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Tom Maurstad, Dallas Morning News: There's plenty to pick on, such as the mean-spiritedness of much of the film's humor, or yet another relentless parade of pointless pop-culture references. Read more
Stephen Holden, New York Times: A bogus, bottom-of-the-barrel Cinderella story! Read more
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader: Drew Barrymore's virtuoso performance smooths over the plot holes. Read more
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: While Never Been Kissed belongs heart and soul to Barrymore, Sobieski's natural poise and assurance reminds us that her own prime time is not so very far away. Read more
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: Embarrassing, witless! Read more
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: Drew Barrymore has been well cast as someone who doesn't act her age. Read more
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine/Vulture: There isn't a movie actress I get a bigger kick out of watching right now than Drew Barrymore. Read more
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer: The most exhilarating American movie I have seen this year -- which isn't saying much. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The movie's screenplay is contrived and not blindingly original, but Barrymore illuminates it with sunniness, and creates a lovable character. Read more
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com: The movie's tiresome joke is that, even the second time around, Josie still can't get it right. Read more
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: Drew Barrymore movies have an advantage that others don't -- they have Drew Barrymore in them. But that doesn't take away from the fact that she makes more lousy pictures than any other good actress. Read more
Trevor Johnston, Time Out: Barrymore again displays her remarkable ability to get the audience rooting for her singular blend of vulnerability and sunny optimism. Read more
Lael Loewenstein, Variety: A likable romantic comedy with an engaging premise and strong cast! Read more
Justine Elias, Village Voice: A lively tribute to the awkwardness and power of adolescent girlhood. Read more
Rita Kempley, Washington Post: Predictable, slightly painful and as embarrassing as all get-out. Read more