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27 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 60L.A. WeeklyScott FoundasL.A. WeeklyScott FoundasThe performers are a bright bunch, especially Snow (even if she's no sane person’s idea of a wallflower), Metcalfe, who has the cocksure swagger of a young Travolta, and McCarthy, who infuses her few scenes with a haggard dignity masquerading as optimism.
- 50The A.V. ClubNathan RabinThe A.V. ClubNathan RabinRevenge movies often end with the message that vengeance is empty and futile, but it's never encouraging when revenge seems pointless from the start.
- 50Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneReasonably entertaining.
- Penn Badgley is wildly charismatic in the role of John Tucker's younger brother. The entire picture could hang on his cheekbones alone. If only Mr. Metcalfe shared his talents.
- 50Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerSeattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerThe film lacks the nerve for any genuinely nasty fun or comic bite.
- 40The Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttLame and unconvincing teen comedy.
- 40Washington PostAnn HornadayWashington PostAnn HornadayBut despite doing its best to jiggle, giggle and ogle its way into a niche somewhere between "Heathers" and "American Pie," it becomes just another forgettable pastiche of sight gags and pop-culture references.
- 25Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment WeeklyAstonishingly (and offensively), the witless ending comes down harder on the women than the cad.
- 10Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonWhatever the target demographic was in the pre-production phase, now it's limited to sexually active 14-year-olds still retaking the sixth grade.
- 0Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversAwful.