Rotten
'Butterfingered' is the word for the big-fisted direction of Jez Butterworth, who manages to blast even the smallest sensitivities from the romance with his clamorous approach.
Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter
Birthday Girl
Be careful what you wish for
2001 · 1h 33m · R
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Jez Butterworth
Overview
A shy bank clerk orders a Russian mail order bride, and finds his life turned upside down.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
59%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A deceptively clever romantic comedy that is also part caper, part thriller and a perfect vehicle for both Ms. Kidman and her talented co-star, Ben Chaplin.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Rotten
As I watched the film struggle with all its switches and turnabouts, I wondered why it wasn't funnier, more charming or more exciting.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Rotten
It's all over the road -- sometimes farce, sometimes horror, sometimes thriller, sometimes police procedural. And the truth is, no one in it is particularly sympathetic.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Fresh
It may not be particularly innovative, but the film's crisp, unaffected style and air of gentle longing make it unexpectedly rewarding.
Mark Holcomb, Village Voice
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