Starting Over
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: October 5, 1979 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Starting Over takes on the subject of marital dissolution from a comic point of view, and succeeds admirably, wryly directed by Alan J. Pakula, and featuring an outstanding cast. Read full review
80
Washington PostGary Arnold
There's no doubt about Burt Reynolds' skill. Starting Over finds Reynolds at a level of proficiency that approaches the awesome. [05 Oct 1979, p.B1]
75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
While all of the acting is top-notch, Reynolds steals the show with his underplaying and understanding of the role. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Starting Over depicts an abandoned man in all his misery, and still manages to be fast and funny while it breaks new ground. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Starting Over actually feels sort of embarrassed at times, maybe because characters are placed in silly sitcom situations and then forced to say lines that are supposed to be revealing and real. When the gags do work, and occasionally they do, it's more a matter of acute social observation than good writing. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
It's as if Pakula had got on a fairground horse that has gone out of control, and is undecided whether to go with it or try to stop it. Read full review
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