Rotten
We keep seeing Heigl's potential as a fine comic actress and, the curse of optimism, continue to be disappointed when she betrays her best instincts.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
Life As We Know It
A comedy about taking it one step at a time.
2010 · 1h 54m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Greg Berlanti
Overview
After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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29%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The title becomes a depressingly self-fulfilling prophecy: This is movie life as we have all come to know it.
Sean Means, Film.com
Rotten
Watching Duhamel and Heigl discover the joys and pains of parenthood is cute as far as it goes, but their story can't progress too far until the kid is out of diapers.
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Rotten
It aims for comfort food, but ends up with leftovers.
Adam Graham, Detroit News
Rotten
Yes, there are some twists, a nice comedic turn or two, but the inevitable hook-up of dueling opposites is never anything but inevitable.
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
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