It's Complicated (2009)

The critic calls the film a daffy, delectable comedy. They praise its blend of frisky French farce and middle-class American comedy.

Ebert viewed the film as a romantic comedy aimed at adults. He praised the appeal of its grown-up romantic setup.

Tobias finds the film overly tidy and too eager to retreat into crowd-pleasing humor, but says its cast carries it surprisingly far. He especially praises the relaxed chemistry between Streep and Baldwin, while criticizing the scene where Martin discovers the affair.

Bradshaw finds the comedy expertly assembled and unexpectedly fun, despite its indulgent world of wealthy characters. He particularly praises the believable chemistry between Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin, while finding Streep’s laugh grating.

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The available description frames the film as a comedy about older people having sex, but does not reveal the critic’s overall verdict. It singles out that subject as the film’s central message.

The review finds the romcom pleasant but overly calculated, with its emotional turns and comic gags lacking bite. It praises the chemistry and performances of Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin, while also singling out Steve Martin and John Krasinski.

Honeycutt finds the comedy familiar and predictable, but an appealing comfort watch for its intended middle-aged audience. He praises Meyers’s warm fantasy of grown-ups finding love and starting over, while noting that the characters feel far removed from real life.

O’Hara finds the film overlong and increasingly farcical, wasting the promise of its romantic-comedy setup. She praises the comic work of John Krasinski and the performances of Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin.

The critic finds the film overlong and unconvincing overall, despite its appeal. Streep and Baldwin’s nuanced performances are singled out as the redeeming feature.

McCarthy finds the farce cloying and self-satisfied, with only occasional laughs. He singles out Alec Baldwin’s comic performance as the film’s most enjoyable feature.

The critic pans the film as a failed romantic comedy. They single out its flat dialogue and lack of genuine humor.

The critic finds the film surprisingly entertaining and recommends it. They single out the performances of Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, and John Krasinski for praise.

Kermode finds the film enjoyable enough as feel-good entertainment, though it never reaches its ambitions. She praises Meryl Streep’s lively, smart performance while faulting the film’s clichés and heavy-handed treatment of Agness.

The critic finds the film fascinating as wish-fulfillment, but ultimately not good. He praises John Krasinski’s occasional moments of shock and excitement as especially effective.