The Very Thought of You
Miramax Films | Release Date: August 27, 1999 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
4
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Glowing, amusing movie that's a good bet to lift your spirits. Read full review
75
New York PostRod Dreher
It's as light as a feather yet tickles all the same. Read full review
70
L.A. WeeklyF. X. Feeney
This bright farce is spun from interlocking coincidences that only seem far-fetched. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineSteve Simels
The cast is aces, and Peter Morgan's screenplay is both very sharp on male sexual politics and crammed with enough comic twists and turns to keep you interested. Read full review
50
Film.comHenry Cabot Beck
A rather flimsy but moderately charming British romance comedy. Read full review
44
Mr. ShowbizMichael Atkinson
A pale, derivative little Brit ditty that will be forgotten almost as speedily as it was dumped...into theaters. Read full review
38
USA TodayMike Clark
Close your eyes during this miserable romantic comedy. Read full review
33
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Features the dullest, least lifelike collection of pals this side of "Eyes Wide Shut."
30
NewsweekAnn-Rebecca Laschever
Despite some funny lines and situations, this comedy falls short. Read full review
20
The New York TimesStephen Holden
The story is a clever sitcomy contraption, the dialogue is pedestrian. Read full review
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