Metacritic Movie Ratings
I Hate Valentine's Day Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 50

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

  Although the movie was clearly made on the cheap, cinematography, sets and costumes belie the modest budget. No one will be thunderstruck by the insights buried in "Valentine's Day," but couples seeking romantic fluff probably will find just enough humor and heart to satisfy them.

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• 42

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  A charmless rom-com.

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• 40

  out of 100

  Variety

  A plodding mediocrity with an almost mercenary adherence to formula.

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• 38

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  The movie is set up as a valentine to Vardalos. She should try sending herself flowers.

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• 30

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  You might blame Nora Ephron, whose screenplay for "When Harry Met Sally" established the formula that I Hate Valentine's Day runs into the ground. Compared with this, Ms. Ephron is Chekhov.

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• 30

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  This is a film with a mission: Get to the grand-gesture climax without disturbing any clichs in its path.

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• 25

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  This is probably the year's worst romantic comedy -- and that's saying something in a year that includes "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" and "Whatever Works."

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