Fresh
Sometimes it's worth surrendering to cinematic enchantments, and Ruby Sparks makes a pretty good case for its own magic.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Ruby Sparks
She's Out Of His Mind.
2012 · 1h 44m · R
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Directed by
Jonathan Dayton
,
Valerie Faris
Overview
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Sure it's been done before -- man brings ideal woman to life -- but not quite like Ruby Sparks. And that sets this film up to be a smart and romantic low-key comedy that goes beyond expectations.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Fresh
If the result feels like a Pinocchio story that spends too much time with Geppetto, or a takedown of narcissism that never breaks free of what it's critiquing, Dano nonetheless makes Calvin compelling company.
Justin Chang, Variety
Rotten
Kazan winds up indulging in the very wish-fulfillment she initially sets out to deconstruct.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Fresh
Ruby Sparks flirts with preciousness and has less fun with its premise than it could have, but that's because it's actually a gently touching metaphorical drama about the real essence of love.
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
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