it was...ok. Carrell saved this film from being terrible. Quite a few laugh out loud moments but was quite predictable towards the end, nevertheless still a good movie.

Steve Carell brightens up the whole film. His amazing brand of comic tragedy (or tragic comedy) never fails to keep me glued to the screen. Very charming film.

ugh

A bit painful to watch at times, and a few moments hit the wrong tone, but the performances are damned good.

reviews, Emily Blunt!

One of the major criticisms I usually have for romantic comedies is that they have neglected one element or the other: either glossing over the romantic element in favour of bawdy humour or pointlessly tright schmaltz, or simply not being funny enough. This, on the other hand, without being groundbreaking or challenging, was gently heartbreaking in a way that I found really appealing. If chick flicks were more like this I'd have less of a problem with them.

What can I say!?... I liked this! It may be predictable, but personally I found myself enjoying every second, even the frankly ridiculous family settings. Its funny, light-hearted, and well shot, with Carell and Binoche making the most of the simple script. As for the ending; well it's all a bit soppy, and sloppy for that matter! But do we need to be depressed all the time?

Nice, touching film, sort of Sleepless in Seattle meets The Family Stone but less schmalzy. It should do for Steve Carell what The Truman Show did for Jim Carrey. It really uses every trick in the book to drum up sympathy for his character, then exposes his flaws. Just like real life, things turns out kind of messy. Great ensemble cast, some of whom were slightly underused. Just as good as the kind of movies it styles itself upon (Little Miss Sunshine, Juno, 500 Days of Summer...)