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Joe Leydon, Variety: This sporadically amusing but unduly protracted dramedy devolves into a shameless tearjerker in its third act. Read more
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: "Instructions Not Included" is a sweet little movie that is more than it seems to be. Read more
Annlee Ellingson, Los Angeles Times: There's a lot of movie here with unexpected developments, held together by the irresistible chemistry between Derbez and his adorable pint-sized co-star. Read more
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: The film's counterintuitive success is largely due to Derbez, who demonstrates why he is beloved, both south and north of the border. Read more