Cupcakes 2013

Critics score:
76 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Ronnie Scheib, Variety: Israeli helmer Eytan Fox's candy-colored musical is an endearingly goofy celebration of the right to be yourself. Read more

Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader: The story soon gives way to characters kvetching about romance and the working world, their sentiments recycled from the director's other movies. Read more

Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: Though the comic confection's clunky moments keep it from achieving souffle delicacy, its bright zingers and seamless fantasy sequences amp the playfulness, and the mostly unforced performances complement the production's cartoonish exuberance. Read more

Jordan Hoffman, New York Daily News: If this Semitic "Strictly Ballroom" and its campy, colorful characters (including a hummus baron!) don't win you over, you may want to check your pulse. Read more

Andy Webster, New York Times: This candy-coated confection is so irresistible that you're captivated by its sentiment even as you acknowledge its manipulations. Read more

Tom Huddleston, Time Out: The sort of movie that adjectives like 'frothy' and 'bubbly' were invented for. Read more

Serena Donadoni, Village Voice: Fox infuses Cupcakes with Ofer's can-do optimism, where the power of song can overcome any personal or professional strife. Read more