This eccentric family invented by Anne Tyler leaves the page finding strange new life with screenwriter/director Lawrence Kasdan. [Full review in Spanish]

| Jun 15, 2022

It's perfect in every way -- like Lost In Translation, The Piano and a few others, it's the sort of intimate movie that irrevocably touches certain viewers while leaving the rest shrugging their shoulders.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Dec 28, 2021

As a comedy, Accidental Tourist is smart, witty and sophisticated.

| Oct 11, 2019

It has that slow rhythm, but without calm, very much to the taste of its director. [Full Review in Spanish]

| Sep 4, 2019

The strength of the film is that of the novel: an intoxicating brew of irresistable characters.

| Dec 9, 2017

The emotional complexities unearthed are distinctly adult.

| Original Score: B | Jul 16, 2015

The film tries so hard to be funny, but ends up feeling like a rejected Woody ALlen script idea.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 15, 2011

A mature, well-made film for teens and adults.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 2, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 8, 2008

Kasdan's film lacks the spirit of Tyler's novel; he seems to be the wrong director to translate the author's affectionate and humorous treatment of the characters. Fortunately, Geena Davis as the eccentric dog-walker elevates the otherwise morose mood.

| Original Score: C+ | Jul 2, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 27, 2005

A genuinely beautiful and human story out of the Hollywood mills. Subtly amazing work from all concerned.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jun 4, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 17, 2005

| Original Score: 6/10 | Feb 5, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 8, 2004

This is a warm movie told in the temperature of almost-recognizable life; it's a believable love story, joked up a bit but not too much.

| Original Score: B | Apr 20, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 24, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 5, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 22, 2003

Beautifully-acted comedy-drama that doesn't overdose on its quirks.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 14, 2003