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The Baxter (2005)

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Summary: The Baxter is a romantic comedy set in Brooklyn about Elliot Sherman, "the wrong guy," an accountant, who seems always to be getting left at the altar. (IFC Films)
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Directed By: Michael Showalter
Written By: Michael Showalter
More information at the Internet Movie Database
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na tyjinks
75
T4
na AAAutin
38
T4
na wilbur
60
T6
na CMQuinn
70
T6
na allmovie
5
T3
na IMDb-byvotes
65
T4
na bearjazz
70
T4
na kangadoodoo
55
T4
na Raabeyes
36
T3
na freeipods
54
T4
na bookhouseboy
35
T4
#11#, popcorn, story, (reviews), (casting)
na JokerXgg
50
T6
na Darbicus
45
T4
na Jpobst
66
T2
na cdalepirate
75
T8
na kyle.loomis
5
T6
I can't help but feel disappointed to see something so generic come from the crew involved, but at the same time I know that they are the only reason this material worked.
na syntaxera
77
T4
na PeaceAnarchy
73
T4
It's funny because this movie is a by the numbers, cliché romantic comedy about not being a by the numbers, cliché romantic comedy. It's a good concept but it fails to be special because it's unwilling to take any risks or do anything with the concept besides a few lame jokes. Still enjoyable thanks to the actors.
na pommy64
87
T8
na roujin
70
T8
na epillepsy
31
T2
na miss jesus
60
T5
This was the same bunch that did Wet Hot American Summer? What happened? This comparatively straight-laced romantic comedy has some good moments, and the acting is excellent, but it's mostly too by-the-books to be particularly notable.
na Kohikki
6
T6
na negative
3
T8
na winds
5
T6
na KMcNeil
60
T6
Surprisingly good. And once again Michelle Williams outshines everyone else.
na bmontoya
70
T1
na Gladstone
6
T8
na ceriwithac
80
T9
na dcatcher
53
T4
na monocle
77
T7
na snb
25
T2
Michelle Williams is an absolute delight to watch. That is all I have to say about this utter piece of horse shit of a movie.
na mistercheech
31
T2
I read the cast list and I wondered, "How have I not heard of this?" but then I watched it and I realized, "Oh, that's why." Michelle Williams is great (the film really doesn't deserve her performance) and I love Elizabeth Banks in anything but it's really nothing more than a poor man's "Lonely Guy" - I refer, of course, to the Steve Martin vehicle, which was lousy to begin with.
na JJ1986
40
T2
na jkwall
7
T7
na frankswild
65
T5
na riseoffall
66
T6
na madmardy
87
T6
na IcyBrian
75
T6
Takes a nice spin on the romantic comedy genre.
na parliafunk
85
T7
na tocko
74
T3
na johnfgillson
53
T3
na domys
40
T4
na kastenm
47
T1
na Gordon Cole
55
T4
na Kublai Khan
60
T4
na klanc11
86
T9
na RogerWilco
72
T5
na shenks
79
T8
na skiewulfy
50
T6
In a movie centered on the man left at the altar of other romantic comedies, the basic suspension of disbelief is paramount, spoiled here with the subtlety of a hammer by giving the doomed romance no redeeming qualities, while giving the titular Baxter all to safe of a safety net in Michelle Williams. Still its a good effort, charming and humble as romances go with the faint fingerprints of the Stella trio's comedic satire.
na SirStuckey
55
T4
It's alright. I like the idea of it more than the actual movie itself. It had funny moments, but really could have been funnier. There were some good actors and I appreciate it not being really cheesy, but it's not anything I'll probably ever watch again.
na babamots
66
T5
Tried to be an exaggeration, but it looks painfully believable to me.
na aqu
90
T8
na megdesilva
82
T6
na DancingP
74
T7
na eviltobacco
80
T9
na dontusejelly
90
T6
na Jake_R
78
T6
na jacub82
76
T6
na DigiDan
81
T2
na Bojangles
70
T8
na Meta Critic
51
T4
na tatabaanee
70
T5
na tielardurdin
80
T8
na lynchian
53
T3
na thedeadcow
78
T3
na timmo
90
T7
na mexicanmonk
70
T4
na badfishstan
75
T7
A movie that successfully tells a story and keeps it a bit realistic with more then enough comedy to drive the movie. If you're a fan of any of the cast from their previous comedy groups/movies you'll enjoy the movie. Excellent performances from the entire cast.
na Tate
61
T3
na jksterup
80
T4
na jsivley
64
T2
na Qwipster.net
60
T6
na brando814
38
T3
na prowler
41
T2
na Variable
68
T3
na czartim
87
T9
na Cowman
66
T5
One of the better romantic comedies I've seen in a long time. Most of the time I try to avoid the genre as much as possible, but I was bored so I watched it anyway. I must say i'm very pleased with this one. Good acting, good jokes, funny characters and - thank god - not too many corny, romantic scenes.
na mistersplice
80
T9
- highly recommended
na EvilShoe
65
T5
na spamminator
80
T9
na DanseMacabre
65
T3
na chaw
25
T3
na hypnotoad1
75
T5
na nightvalen
55
T3
na ryanluver
20
T2
na KappaTI
80
T9
na dondiscounto
85
T8
na robix
50
T3
na Rutt13
60
T3
na eveelun
64
T3
Good premise, kind of cute, some clever moments, but ultimately falls flat.
na catch23
90
T9
na paikov
70
T3
na cryme
76
T4
na rmeiner
83
T7
na mundy767
79
T7
na madiso
55
T5
na jbissell
50
T2
na strangelime
80
T5
na filmaffinity
67
T6
na teknicolor
49
T4
This was a comedy?!
na Dally
80
T7
na mrturk182
87
T7
na wccarroll
75
T7
na aschaeffer
0
T6
na athfemory
95
T8
na RTomatoes
31
T3
na imdb
66
T6
na CaptMal
70
T5
na Eric WK
50
T4
na deastman
70
T5
na writerish
93
T8
na jac
86
T7
na Travisbickle
80
T5
na BrotherReed
65
T5
na ZombieBuffet
85
T10
na RNG
39
T4
na pateogreen
89
T8
na harlotbrains
68
T6
na allisoncm
59
T4
na JJJames
84
T8
na roigroigroig
75
T5
na sandri
85
T7
na wig
57
T3
na eyelit
85
T9
na Skenkere
55
T4
I'd really like to rate this higher: It has a fantastic concept, a great cast, michael showalter is generally awesome, and I liked the style of it too. The problem is, for a comedy, it's just not that funny. There was the occasional laugh, and I guess a decent amount of not-quite-laugh-but-kind-of-a-grins, but overall, it just wasn't as funny as I had hoped it would be, given everything else going for it.
na shanny
100
T10
na Alatus
80
T3
Average Tier 5.27 from 128 Rankings rss