Shortcomings
critic Reviews
, 85% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Randall Park's directorial debut has humor and heart, giving star Justin H. Min a swoonworthy starring vehicle with few Shortcomings.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreClaudia PuigFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
An engaging and likable romantic comedy that doesn't follow the formula of a romantic comedy -- which is a good thing.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAlexandra Heller-NicholasAWFJ.org
What it lacks in subtext it makes up for in pure, dazzling energy; Shortcomings brings raw ‘90s indie romcom vibes to a contemporary story about race and sexuality
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreThelma AdamsAARP Movies for Grownups
[A] quirky, breezy and occasionally biting Asian American rom-com.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJustin ChangLos Angeles Times
Tomine’s compact, easily digestible story -- segmented here into even more easily digestible chapters, complete with cutesy pastel-hued title cards -- moves along pleasingly enough but hasn’t been given the vigorous comic reimagination it cries out for.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRobert DanielsRogerEbert.com
A wickedly funny, absorbing character study.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreOdie HendersonBoston Globe
Though it delves into some dark territory, “Shortcomings” has a light touch and is at times very funny.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJeffrey M. AndersonCommon Sense Media
A smart, movie-savvy deconstruction of the romantic comedy genre—as well as a commentary on diversity and stereotypes—this is a sharp, surprising, and most welcome achievement.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJohn SerbaDecider
Shortcomings is a gem of a character study, and a pretty wily comedy to boot.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJames CrootStuff.co.nz
... There are no grand gestures or last-minute races through the city here. Instead, there are sharp, sometimes snarky, usually self-centred observations on modern-day mores, bad behaviour and contemporary “art”.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCarla HayCulture Mix
Shortcomings avoids romantic comedy clichés by not focusing on who's going to be in a happy romance at the end. It's a mostly entertaining character study of a cynical grouch and his lesbian best friend, as they navigate the dating scene.
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