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Movie critics combined give Mostly Martha (2002) a score of 2.9010 out of 4
based on (21) reviews
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Excellent
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Very Good
(11)
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(5)
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Reviews by Score:
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Variety (Derek Elley)Variety (Derek Elley)
A charming relationships comedy about food, gourmet cooking and emotionally chilling out. Anchored by a career-best performance from German thesp Martina Gedeck. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Variety (Derek Elley)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Michael O'Sullivan)Washington Post (Michael O'Sullivan)
Sweet without being saccharine and funny without being forced, the closely observed romantic comedy treats the culinary arts as a metaphor for personal healing. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Washington Post (Michael O'Sullivan)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.12 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
There's more at work in this gorgeous and affecting picture than simple culinary sex appeal. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)
Nettelbeck has a particularly lovely sense of behind-the-scenes restaurant choreography. And her warm, patient understanding of little girls' psyches guides young Maxime Foerste, as the turbulent niece, to a terrific performance. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
If you liked "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," you're on safe ground here -- Next time, I'd like to see Gedeck serve up a hearty meal instead of a tasty but unfilling appetizer. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Little gem. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)
It is, in short, a compendium of clichés, yet with a presentation that makes the familiar seem remarkably warm and fresh. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
The course of Martha's relationships with Lina and Mario holds no surprises, but the performances of Gedeck and Castellitto, like the work of a great chef, make something special out of something very ordinary. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
A sweet, even delectable diversion from the more explosive cinematic fare of the season. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Megan Lehmann)New York Post (Megan Lehmann)
The plot is thin as consomme, and the thudding score is distracting, but the heartfelt storytelling and Michael Bertl's disarming cinematography make this a food film to savor. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at New York Post (Megan Lehmann)
Mostly Martha (2002) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for Miami Herald (Marta Barber)Miami Herald (Marta Barber)
The film has a rather charming way of convincing you that there are times to shrug off the caviar and champagne and go for a fulfilling bowl of spaghetti. ...read the complete Mostly Martha movie review at Miami Herald (Marta Barber)
 
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Overall Rating:
2.6475
Mostly Martha (2002) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
2.9010
Mostly Martha (2002) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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