Starring the exuberantly effervescent Kate Hudson and one of Hollywood's sexiest and most eligible bachelors, Matthew McConaughey, How to Lose has all the makings of a classic romantic comedy.

| Nov 13, 2019

Along with a terrible ending, there's also a numerous range of plot inconsistencies that insult the audiences intelligence.

| Mar 25, 2014

The biggest problem I had with this film was the set-up and premise. It works on paper, but most of the movie is spent with the characters being simply awful.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 2, 2011

Battle of the sexes romcom with mature content.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 1, 2011

A modest but bubbly comedy of manners. [Blu-ray]

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 20, 2009

...despite reservations about the goofy plot and the cocky characters, the movie proceeds pleasantly enough.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Aug 7, 2009

| Original Score: 6/10 | Oct 7, 2004

| Original Score: 72/100 | May 29, 2004

Has just enough substance beneath the surface throw the romantic comedy some much needed freshness.

Full Review | Original Score: 72/100 | May 27, 2004

[McConaughey] and Hudson make the premise, even in its shakier moments, vibrate with a sense of fun.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Feb 13, 2004

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 2, 2003

It's hard to believe that this drivel was based on a book... but Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson make it somewhat tolerable at least.

| Original Score: C+ | Oct 7, 2003

Kate Hudson's impressive comic flair almost saves this implausible romantic comedy.

| Sep 25, 2003

Offers nothing new to the genre, but for those who like light tales of meet-cute and happily-ever-after, it'll probably be as welcome as a tub of double-fudge ice cream.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 6, 2003

The film has charm and even some grace...An offhandedly luscious vision that the actors are careful not to muss.

| Original Score: B | Jul 19, 2003

if only filmmakers out there would take a how-to course on making romantic comedies with more than just laughs and star appeal, we might actually be making some progress.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 17, 2003

. . .a fluffy farce of romance and vulnerability - and not just the female's take, but the male perspective as well.

| Jun 5, 2003

The comedy in the film works very well. The romance isn't quite as convincing, but good acting and romantic chemistry prevail.

| Original Score: B | May 26, 2003

Wander in after 30 minutes and split an hour later, otherwise you may feel like you've been used.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 29, 2003

. I hate to label this lightweight romp a "chick flick", but when the title actually issues a challenge to the fairer sex, well, the writing is on the wall.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Apr 27, 2003