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LOLA VERSUSMovie Reviews
Comedy about a young woman trying to adjust to single life after her fiance leaves her three weeks before their wedding. Cast:Greta Gerwig, Joel Kinnaman, Zoe Lister-Jones, Hamish Linklater, Bill PullmanDirector:Daryl WeinRelease Date:June 8, 2012DVD Release:September 11, 2012From:Fox SearchlightRating:RLength:1 hr. 29 min.
Lola Versus played in key cities to moderate reviews. • Carrie Rickey wrote in the Philadelphia Inquirer, "...an unfinished portrait of an unfinished womanchild with fidgety poise nicely embodied by Gerwig... a charming actress in a charmless picture." • And Stephen Whitty wrote in the New Jersey Star-Ledger, "This is someone I would move away from if she sat behind me on the train..." More Reviews Below...
Lola Versus Positive Reviews (37 Reviews, reviews below)
Mary Pols, Time: MODERATE "...it is the movie's uneven writing -- half funny and daring, half punishing and senseless-- that proves to be Lola's biggest opponent."(See all of Mary Pols's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 865 words, 06/07/12
David Germain, Associated Press: MODERATE(cg) "At some point, a good slap in the face is the best medicine for a loved one caught up in her own little train wreck of a love life.... Lola versus palm to the cheek."(See all of David Germain's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 618 words, 06/07/12
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: GOOD(cg) "Gerwig is adorable, but that's both good and bad, as the movie can't stop cuing us to see that Lola's winsomeness will rescue her."(See all of Owen Gleiberman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 101 words, 06/08/12
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: MODERATE(cg) "There's not enough here to support 87 minutes. The best reason to go is that Greta Gerwig is lovable, and she's on the screen a lot."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 561 words, 06/15/12
James Rocchi, MSN Movies: VERY GOOD(cg) "Gerwig's face lights up with bruised optimism, or human fallibility, and her being so eminently watchable means that the film itself is eminently watchable."(See all of James Rocchi's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 531 words, 06/06/12
James Berardinelli, Reel Views: VERY GOOD(cg) "Gerwig transforms the ordinary screenplay into something that is by turns charming, touching, and funny.... puts an indie spin on a Hollywood romantic comedy."(See all of James Berardinelli's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 910 words, 06/06/12
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (12 Reviews)
A.O. Scott, New York Times: WEAK "...a dismayingly conventional exploration of the vicissitudes of romance... it often rings as false as any of the big, shiny and soft studio rom-coms... Lola deserves better."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 510 words, 06/08/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times/Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a yearlong emotional meltdown for an about-to-turn-30 angsty, artsy New Yorker. While that might not sound entertaining, it is made so by star Greta Gerwig..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 655 words, 06/08/12
Sara Stewart, New York Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...an exploration of a subject that should ring true for just about every female viewer: the relentless narcissism of the friend who makes everything about her."(See all of Sara Stewart's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 482 words, 06/08/12
Rafer Guzman, New York Newsday: WEAK(cg) "...strikes a blow for equality by allowing Lola to sleep around as recklessly as any guy. The movie's values, though, are ultimately shallow.... so uncool!"(See all of Rafer Guzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 293 words, 06/15/12
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: MODERATE(cg) "There's not enough here to support 87 minutes. The best reason to go is that Greta Gerwig is lovable, and she's on the screen a lot."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 561 words, 06/15/12
Karina Longworth, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...seems to want to remix the raw material of an indie romance to suit the talents of an atypical leading lady.... there are a number of fun surprises along the way."(See all of Karina Longworth's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 409 words, 06/06/12
Bruce DeMara, Toronto Star: VERY GOOD(cg) "...doesn't break any new ground... But it's a well-paced, breezy journey with a likeable protagonist, some funky characters and wit to spare."(See all of Bruce DeMara's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 390 words, 06/15/12
Jennie Punter, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE(cg) "...uneven but enjoyable... proof that Gerwig's easy offbeat charm, obvious smarts and physical comedy gifts can carry a film."(See all of Jennie Punter's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 617 words, 06/15/12
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Thwarting rom-com conventions whenever possible... becomes a whole new kind of generic, landing somewhere between '500 Days Of Summer' and HBO's 'Girls.' "(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 06/14/12
KEY CITIES (11 Reviews)
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post: WEAK(cg) "...by the time Lola has run her thoughtless, self-centered course, the film bears more of a resemblance to the glib, entitled romantic fantasies of 'Sex and the City.' "(See all of Ann Hornaday's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 442 words, 06/15/12
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer: MODERATE(cg) "...an unfinished portrait of an unfinished womanchild with fidgety poise nicely embodied by Gerwig... a charming actress in a charmless picture."(See all of Carrie Rickey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 353 words, 06/15/12
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: VERY GOOD(cg) "...takes the Lego-piece building blocks of a New York City relationship comedy and turns it into something more asymmetrical and ironic and interesting."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 441 words, 06/15/12
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: MODERATE(cg) "...such a mopey, navel-gazing affair that even Gerwig has a hard time saving it.... isn't a bad movie. It's just not a particularly noteworthy one."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 602 words, 06/22/12
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: MODERATE(cg) "...tries to be a 'real' version of a Hollywood romantic comedy and ends up feeling more ersatz than ever. It works so hard to be fresh that all you notice is the strain."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 551 words, 06/15/12
Stephen Whitty, New Jersey Star-Ledger: MODERATE(cg) "...this is not someone I want to spend almost an hour-and-a-half with in a theater. This is someone I would move away from if she sat behind me on the train..."(See all of Stephen Whitty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 524 words, 06/08/12
Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times: MODERATE(cg) "...only sporadically interesting; it's really not that much fun to watch someone being depressed... too often the film feels obvious, as if the filmmakers are trying too hard..."(See all of Moira Macdonald's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 282 words, 06/15/12
Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...wan... Gerwig manages to infuse her role with dignity and heart, despite the goofy permutations of the script."(See all of Shawn Levy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 191 words, 07/13/12
Tom Long, Detroit News: VERY GOOD(cg) "Nothing much really goes on, so you have to love the face on screen. It's easy to love Gerwig's face; actually it may be impossible not to."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 294 words, 06/15/12
Karina Longworth, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...seems to want to remix the raw material of an indie romance to suit the talents of an atypical leading lady.... there are a number of fun surprises along the way."(See all of Karina Longworth's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 409 words, 06/06/12
Katey Rich, Cinema Blend: MODERATE(cg) "...feels more like a slog through the breakup doldrums than the frothy, intimate growing-up story it hints at... Greta Gewig pulls this off for a surprisingly long time..."(See all of Katey Rich's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 594 words, 06/06/12
Scott Tobias, AV Club: FAIR(cg) "Zoe Lister-Jones and co-writer/director Daryl Wein's impulse to throw random silliness in the face of actual problems muddies the modern tale of self-reliance..."(See all of Scott Tobias's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 388 words, 06/07/12
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Thwarting rom-com conventions whenever possible... becomes a whole new kind of generic, landing somewhere between '500 Days Of Summer' and HBO's 'Girls.' "(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 06/14/12
Curt Holman, Atlanta Creative Loafing: WEAK(cg) "Daryl Wein and co-scripter Zoe Lister Jones load the film with wall-to-wall indie rock, forced one-liners, and familiar New York situations rather than find fresh insights."(See all of Curt Holman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 518 words, 06/14/12
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: POOR(cg) "Self slut-shaming! It's the new 'Does this make my ass look fat?'!... A 30-year-old woman's extended adolescence: it's new 30-year-old man's extended adolescence."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 292 words, 07/31/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
A.O. Scott, New York Times: WEAK "...a dismayingly conventional exploration of the vicissitudes of romance... it often rings as false as any of the big, shiny and soft studio rom-coms... Lola deserves better."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 510 words, 06/08/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a yearlong emotional meltdown for an about-to-turn-30 angsty, artsy New Yorker. While that might not sound entertaining, it is made so by star Greta Gerwig..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 655 words, 06/08/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...a snappy yet sincere romantic comedy... travels down a road simultaneously familiar and refreshingly real... much of the appeal hinges on Greta Gerwig's lead turn..."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 626 words, 04/25/12
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...a welcome showcase for Greta Gerwig... Convincing in its depiction of late-20s romantic anxiety... broadly appealing without bowing too deeply to formula."(See all of John DeFore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 389 words, 04/26/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a yearlong emotional meltdown for an about-to-turn-30 angsty, artsy New Yorker. While that might not sound entertaining, it is made so by star Greta Gerwig..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 655 words, 06/08/12
A.O. Scott, New York Times: WEAK "...a dismayingly conventional exploration of the vicissitudes of romance... it often rings as false as any of the big, shiny and soft studio rom-coms... Lola deserves better."(See all of A.O. Scott's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 510 words, 06/08/12
16.9 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Lola Versus's reviews are separated by an average 16.9 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Lola Versus's reviews cover 67.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 16,270 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 440 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Lola Versus Coverage, Volume & Length (37 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 16.9 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Lola Versus's reviews on average broke 16.9 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Lola Versus's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Lola Versus (37 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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