Simply Irresistible
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 5, 1999 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
27
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
5
Negative:
11
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
It's a movie, a goofy little movie. Not so bad, but as far as food and sensuality go, ``Like Water for Chocolate'' still has the edge. Read full review
50
San Francisco ExaminerJane Ganahl
A gooey-sweet, beautifully photographed romantic fantasy…It's also -- at the risk of sounding like a Grinch -- a mess. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
This culinary fantasy is mildly inspired. Read full review
40
The New York TimesLawrence Van Gelder
It is a measure of the shortcomings of this genial, well-meaning but ultimately unenchanting film that scene after scene is stolen by the second bananas. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Though glossy and smoothly directed, this limp concoction has all the sparkle of flat champagne. Read full review
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