Told with an endless amount of charm and nonsensical silliness, Barb & Star couldn’t have been released at a better time of the year, and will be a fun and entertaining at-home watch.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 11, 2025

Unapologetically sweet and candied with breezy comedic swings that land flawlessly, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a bright and spirited, absurdist adventure that will have you finding your shimmer during this fun, laughable getaway.

| Jul 10, 2024

Depending on personal opinions and expectations of comedy, you may either find this to be a fantastically extravagant film or find it to be too over the top.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 9, 2024

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is an effective, weird and wacky comedy that features great performances, a swoon-worthy setting and memorable musical numbers that already show attributes of a cult classic.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 6, 2023

If you are looking for a deep, riveting look at society and the meaning of life, this film is not it. If you are tired of cold weather, being cooped up in the house, and need a good, hard laugh, this movie completely delivers.

| Original Score: C+ | Apr 26, 2023

Barb and Star is the perfect movie for 2021 -- with its pastel-colored tropical absurdity. It's also a great escapist movie for when you're, say, stuck in lockdown...

| Mar 31, 2023

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a comedy that doesn’t know when to stop its Saturday Night Live Weekend Update’s buddy-buddy shtick.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 11, 2022

Did I mention it’s borderline insane?​

| Original Score: 6/10 | May 10, 2022

The absurdity of its humor is a breath of fresh air that was especially needed this year. The unique sense of humor, bright and colorful production design, and surrealism makes Barb and Star a truly unforgettable film.

| Mar 8, 2022

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar has an infectious, goofy freedom that can't help but conjure a smile.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 17, 2022

A not so funny screwball comedy.

| Original Score: C | Jan 20, 2022

From Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, the Oscar-nominated actresses and screenwriters who brought us Bridesmaids a decade ago, comes a goofy vibe-of-a-movie centering on two middle-aged culottes-lovin' gal pals.

| Dec 28, 2021

Avoid.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Dec 2, 2021

It certainly helps that the titular characters are affable otherwise Barb & Star could have been a bust, instead it's simply just fine.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Sep 23, 2021

A fresh, silly delight. One of the comedies of the year.

| Sep 13, 2021

If you've missed the gonzo comedies of the 90s and 00s that barely had a plot and just vibed on their stars' inherent funniness, this is the movie you've been waiting for.

| Original Score: 8.5/10 | Aug 23, 2021

Jamie Dornan in his best role ever.

| Aug 6, 2021

The chemistry between the actors (it must be said) is contagious.

| Jul 29, 2021

Kristen Wiig is a quadruple threat here as producer/co-writer/and double-dipped in acting (hero & villain) and continues to be a national treasure.

| Original Score: B+ | Jul 26, 2021

Wiig and Mumolo delightfully bring their culotte-wearing, Shania Twain-loving duo to life, walking the fine line of them being figures of fun and fun figures with engaging ease.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 23, 2021