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Metascore
8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergDespite the film’s syrupy sweetness, it takes some risks ... and its relentless earnestness is tough to resist, even as the film sugarcoats intimations of real danger.
- 70Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaLos Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaThe film, based on Romain Puértolas’ novel, has clever touches and is consistently engaging, if meandering.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerThe Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerJourney mostly works thanks to Dhanush's radiant charm, with the actor adding humor and sincerity to a project that can feel too overstuffed and wacky for its own good — mixing magical realism, deadpan comedy, musical numbers and moments of tear-jerking drama.
- 58Original-CinJim SlotekOriginal-CinJim SlotekWith random elements of Bollywood, Western musicals and unlikely episodic plot contrivances, it is made to please everybody. The result is inoffensive.
- 50Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreHere’s a sweet, slight little samosa of a Euro-Indian comedy, a tale that’s a little bit topical, a tad picaresque, with just a hint of Bollywood thrown in spice.
- 50Screen DailyLisa NesselsonScreen DailyLisa NesselsonUndemanding movie-goers may enjoy this oddly wholesome entertainment peppered with positive messages about generosity, overcoming adversity and hoping that your karma straightens itself out in this lifetime.
- 50The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerAn exercise in naive commentary and globe-trotting magical realism, the film dares viewers to take it seriously.
- 50Film ThreatAlex SavelievFilm ThreatAlex SavelievThe film vacillates so wildly, it spins out of control. As for the love story sub-plot – the less said about the poor, vacuous hole of a character that is Marie, the better.