The Other End of the Line 2008

Critics score:
37 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Amy Nicholson, Boxoffice Magazine: At its simplest level, this is a sweet, if forgettable trifle starring two healthy, bright-eyed young lovers who look great on each other's arm. Read more

John Hartl, Seattle Times: By the time the filmmakers have set up all the story lines that will blend for a very long third act, the predictability factor has become all but unbearable. Read more

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: The Other End of the Line ends up being a five-minute ad for buyer's insurance instead of an interminable interracial, international, intercultural romantic comedy. Read more

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Read more

Tim Grierson, L.A. Weekly: At a time when our global standing is sinking like a stone, it's comforting to know that, at least on the big screen, we can still land the babes no matter how obnoxious we are. Read more

Bob Mondello, NPR.org: It's not fair to ask that a romantic comedy be entirely realistic — but some level of plausibility would make the jokes go down easier, as would a touch of delicacy in the writing. Read more

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: The movie is like a glass of Sprite that has been left on the counter too long: transparent, sweet and flat. Read more

Jason Anderson, Toronto Star: A feather-light romantic comedy that's laborious when it ought to be effervescent; The Other End of the Line is the latest exchange in an awkward conversation between two film industries. Read more

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John Anderson, Variety: A winning Stateside debut for beautiful Indian actress Shriya Saran. Read more