Sister Act
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: May 29, 1992 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
51
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
11
Mixed:
7
Negative:
5
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60
EmpireAngie Errigo
Despite its hopeless predictability, this is one of those preposterous and sweet-natured family frolics that you find yourself enjoying in spite of yourself. Check your critical faculties in at the door and get stuck in. Read full review
50
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Sister Act was screened on Wednesday night for an audience of 300 nuns who found a lot of it funny, especially a closing gag about the Pope. Secular audiences aren't likely to be so charitable. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
A bizarre mix of actors goes some way towards bolstering this flyweight caper; but the last third degenerates into farce, with nuns and thugs playing cat-and-mouse in a Reno casino. A one-note movie. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Director Emile Ardolino largely saves the day by coaxing winning performances from an excellent cast. Goldberg's work here never loses its edge or originality, allowing her to shine opposite Smith, who is so good that she barely seems to be acting. Read full review
50
Washington PostHal Hinson
Though the film has its moments and Goldberg is a riot, Sister Act is far from inspired. Read full review
50
USA TodayMike Clark
An instant merit barometer of any farce this contrived is the creativity in and conviction of the exposition. It takes an empty half-hour just to get Goldberg into the convent, and even then the payoff is mild. [29 May 1992, p.5D]
40
Tampa Bay TimesHal Lipper
With its clunky, overworked script (credited to a non-existent Joseph Howard) and Emile Ardolino's predictable direction, Sister Act is a spry but witless comedy aimed at mainstream audiences. [29 May 1992, p.6]
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