The cast is irresistibly charming, down to the bit parts by Lili Taylor and Amy Brooks as Lloyd's best friends.
– Hal Hinson,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
The film is all charming performances and grace notes, but there are plenty of worse things to be.
– Caryn James,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
he love story is as old-fashioned as the jokes are old hat, but Crowe's amusing script and unforced direction allow the actors to develop reasonably authentic characters from stereotypical roles.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
fresh:
At last, a teenage love story with real characters instead of cliches, poses, and attitudes.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
17 Jul 2007
fresh:
Cusack and Skye's relationship develops nicely and believably, but Crowe has not written an entirely convincing character for the latter to play.