Goes down smoothly thanks to the trio of lead actors, whose enthusiasm and chemistry help make up for the routine filmmaking.

Full Review | Mar 31, 2004

Despite its porn-movie title, this predictable and uninspired romantic drama fizzles like a wet squib.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | Sep 12, 2003

A feel-good romantic comedy without a shred of credibility.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 11, 2003

While the situations don't add up to a satisfying film, the characters are pleasing to watch.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 11, 2003

The clash between Ireland's art house aspirations and the obviousness of his choices ... is grating.

| Sep 9, 2003

We feel surprising affection for these people from New Bedford, Mass.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 29, 2003

It's extremely likable and well done.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 28, 2003

I can't help but feel Ireland, one great movie aside, is fast becoming a talent of unlimited yet never-to-be-realized potential. What a shame.

| Original Score: 1/4 | Aug 23, 2003

Judged by Passionada's own standards, its compelling cast and sincere matchmaking goals are reason enough to play along.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 19, 2003

A mild, but affectionate thumbs up.

Full Review | Aug 18, 2003

Passionada has the relaxing beauty of a great summer vacation, the kind where you don't do anything particularly special but leave feeling recharged.

| Aug 17, 2003

It's dappled with small pleasures.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 15, 2003

Ireland enables Passionada to transcend formula by keeping the emotions strong and grounding them in a bright, specific world.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 15, 2003

A charming and luxurious romantic interlude.

| Aug 15, 2003

The movie is full of annoying tics.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 15, 2003

A charming love story for adults.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 14, 2003