Critic Reviews
-
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
The performers are fresh and offbeat, with the diminutive Peter Dinklage (Elf, The Station Agent) especially funny as a gay wedding planner named Benson Hedges.
-
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Showalter tackles his mission with energy and an upbeat attitude that makes him a winner as a lovable loser.
-
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Only when Williams is around does the movie seem human, true, and funny: Even in her slapstick there's pain. She's almost too good: It's not until she's left a scene that you realize the movie isn't working.
-
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
There are enough laughs that those who enjoyed The 40-Year-Old Virgin might want to take The Baxter for a whirl.
-
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Showalter all-too-slavishly follows the lock-step school of formula romance.
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Cast
-
Michael Showalteras Elliot Sherman -
Elizabeth Banksas Caroline Swann -
Michelle Williamsas Cecil Mills
-
Justin Therouxas Bradley Lake -
Zak Orthas Wendall Wimms -
Michael Ian Blackas Ed
More Like This
Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!
- Discover movies your friends are watching
- Keep track of what you want to see
- Add your reviews to your Timeline



