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Committed (2000)

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Average Rating: 5.3/10
Reviews Counted: 40
Fresh: 18 | Rotten: 22

Critics say Committed is one of those films that shows promise -- some sort of vision -- of what the movie could have been. The key word is "could." As it is, the script is predictable, the story becomes tedious, and it's simply not funny. Heather Graham shows she can play a central character, but she's not enough to make Committed successful.

45

Average Rating: 5/10
Critic Reviews: 11
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 6

Critics say Committed is one of those films that shows promise -- some sort of vision -- of what the movie could have been. The key word is "could." As it is, the script is predictable, the story becomes tedious, and it's simply not funny. Heather Graham shows she can play a central character, but she's not enough to make Committed successful.

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Average Rating: 2.7/5
User Ratings: 3,708

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Movie Info

Heather Graham stars in this indie exploration of love and marital commitment directed by Lisa Krueger. A hardcore believer in the sanctity of marriage, plucky Joline (Graham) is stunned when her husband Carl (Luke Wilson) abruptly dumps her, leaving only a vaguely-worded note to explain himself. Undaunted, Joline leaves New York to look for her man and discovers him in the wild west of El Paso, Texas, after meeting a bevy of ne'er-do-wells and weirdos along the way. She discovers that Carl is

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Comedy

Lisa Krueger

Oct 2, 2001

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All Critics (45) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (22) | DVD (4)

All in all, Committed lacks the courage of its convictions.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
New York Times
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As [a] romantic comedy, it falls flat.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
Village Voice
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Until it backs itself into a narrative corner, Lisa Krueger's Committed. is a delightfully unpredictable experience.

January 1, 2000 Comment
Film.com
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Overall, Committed is a disappointment.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews | Comment
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In Committed [Graham] finally gets the chance to carry a movie, and she does so admirably.

January 1, 2000 Comment
New York Post
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Somewhat bizarre chick flick. R for language.

December 22, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

A well-crafted, clever comedy.

July 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment
Combustible Celluloid

Krueger deserves credit for pulling off what amounts to a madcap date movie.

October 15, 2002 Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | Comment
Cincinnati Enquirer

Committed is one of those quirky, plotless movies that substitutes novelty for story.

October 5, 2002 Comment
Reel Film Reviews

The lethargic script could benefit from its heroine's singularity of purpose.

August 18, 2002 Comment
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

One more excruciatingly charmless American indie comedy.

April 3, 2002 Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Comment
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Actually, Committed only teases with subtext, since it's not much of a commentary on anything.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Scott Renshaw's Screening Room | Comment
Scott Renshaw's Screening Room

A fun supporting cast.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | Comment
Boxoffice Magazine

Although the story contains more style than substance, Krueger's follow-up to Manny and Lo still has plenty to offer.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: E! Online | Comment
E! Online

Families who see the movie should discuss the challenge of maintaining a balance between supporting the person you love and enabling destructive or self-destructive behavior.

January 1, 2000 Comment
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Committed boldly sifts through our all too human absurdities, but it never loses its path to the final message, and one well worth waiting for.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: CinemaSense.Com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Committed

This is a simple, good little film that did not go over well in theatres, but was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival. The cinematography is quite good and somewhat reminiscent of "Bottle Rocket", and the cast delivers solid performances. Heather Graham stars as a committed wife and New York club owner named Joline who

November 19, 2010
yona71

Super Reviewer

Heather Graham is sweet in this film. Her husband one day up and leaves.....what is a lady to do??? Heather goes and finds him and meets some other fun people on her journey....Casey Affleck and Luke Wilson are both in this film and brighen in up more.

March 24, 2008
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Mason Williams

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