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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Scenes like the one in which Jimmy's father eats fried chicken dipped in peanut butter should appeal to kids of all ages. Read more
Variety Staff, Variety: [The film] has plenty of absorbing characters, smart, snappy dialog and delightful stretches of comic foolery. Read more
Hal Hinson, Washington Post: Jennifer Connelly is very easy to look at. Career Opportunities isn't. Read more