Going the Distance Reviews
This easygoing, good-hearted, and spirited romantic comedy is a great end to Summer 2010.
| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 9, 2020
Very funny script, charming leads and memorable supporting characters.
| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 14, 2020
Let's be honest: any flaws the film has are over shadowed by the sheer adorableness of the two leads.
| Mar 8, 2019
Unfortunately, Going the Distance doesn't take audiences far enough.
| Original Score: D | Sep 9, 2017
Barrymore carries the movie on a cloud of lusty giggles and F-bombs.
| May 9, 2015
If you've ever had an awkward sexual moment in your life (admit it, you have), this is the movie for you. If you've ever believed there can't be love without the comedy, this is the movie for you.
| Nov 8, 2013
Barrymore comfortably slips into more filthy talk and situations while bringing her innate sweetness and relatability.
| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 13, 2013
You sort of wind up rooting for them in spite of their characters being somewhat knuckleheadish.
| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Apr 4, 2011
Going the Distance is concocted from a familiar formula. It just happens to be a really good example of what can be done with it.
| Original Score: B+ | Mar 9, 2011
Much like Drew Barrymore, [this film] is so intent on being cutesy and bubbly that it's nauseating...
| Jan 8, 2011
...the pervasively affable atmosphere [is] heightened by the palpable chemistry between Long and Barrymore's respective characters.
| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 20, 2010
The combination of a very funny and a little bit raunchy rom-com with the plethora of extras make the package a must to rent or buy.
| Original Score: B+ | Dec 13, 2010
Not a great film, but in a time when most romantic comedies are trite and predictable, this one at least tries to deal with an actual relationship hurdle.
| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 2, 2010
...being different doesn't necessarily mean being better.
| Original Score: 4/10 | Dec 1, 2010
Sex, drugs and F-bombs on the first date...ah, modern romance...
| Original Score: C | Oct 25, 2010
An original film that gets it right when it comes to exploiting both love and laughs.
| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Oct 24, 2010
Going the Distance features the graduation of Justin Long from gawky supporting actor to gawky lead actor, and Drew Barrymore from cutesy rom-com star to cutesy rom-com star with a filthy mouth.
| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 21, 2010
Burstein is a documentarian by training, and she milks an unforced honesty from the story.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Oct 8, 2010
Foul-mouthed and funny, 'Going the Distance' is a youthful romance for grownups.
| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 23, 2010
Drew Barrymore and her boy toy try going bicoastal
| Original Score: C- | Sep 20, 2010