Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
positive
15(42%)
mixed
20(56%)
negative
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Mar 8, 2012
88
An indelibly funny and touching comedy with a real sting in its tail. The laughs leave scars.
Mar 7, 2012
83
The observations about parenthood, pro and con, are quick and smart, and Scott effortlessly steals the show, softening Westfeldt's brittle cuteness.
Mar 5, 2012
80
Westfeldt, now 42, belongs to a generation (and class) of people for whom nothing about having kids is easy. Her intensity feels just right - better than in any film I've seen in years - for How We Breed Now.
Mar 7, 2012
80
Although Westfeldt's sharp screenplay is mostly talk, it's very good talk.
Mar 7, 2012
75
The performances are constantly spot-on, especially Scott during a wonderfully written rant during a group vacation.
Mar 8, 2012
75
Friends With Kids cheerfully earns its R rating on language alone, but always in service of a good laugh.
Mar 8, 2012
75
Friends With Kids takes a fresh and funny look at a familiar subject, with enough buoyant romance to satisfy audiences drawn to starry-eyed love stories and hopeful endings.
Mar 9, 2012
75
Credit Westfeldt, who is also the writer and director, with a classic setup for farce, brightly executed.
Mar 4, 2012
70
The co-screenwriter of "Kissing Jessica Stein" goes solo as writer and director with a romantic comedy that takes time to find its groove but steadily accumulates heart and humor.
Mar 8, 2012
70
It's an interesting premise, if a bit far-fetched for anyone who has spent long nights washing sheets and pillowcases that kids have thrown up on.
