60
Metascore
Mixed or Average
positive
13(50%)
mixed
12(46%)
negative
1(4%)
Showing 26 Critic Reviews
80
An easygoing and amusing romantic confection.
80
The script is an odd take on the Cinderella formula, but Barrymore makes it shine with her relentless charm.
80
Drew Barrymore has figured out what works, and what works for Drew Barrymore is this: Cinderella stories.
80
Barrymore pulls off the neatest trick of the year: She makes all this pop schlock matter.
80
A likable romantic comedy with an engaging premise and strong cast.
By Lael Loewenstein
FULL REVIEW 75
Where Never Been Kissed succeeds is in its unabashed refusal to stoop to choosing sides in the high-school hipness war.
75
The movie's screenplay is contrived and not blindingly original, but Barrymore illuminates it with sunniness, and creates a lovable character
70
There are some indignities that Drew Barrymore should never be made to suffer.
70
Barrymore's sunny energy pushes the movie along, but halfway through you realize there just isn't that much to push.
70
Drew Barrymore's virtuoso performance smooths over the plot holes.
