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Little Manhattan (2005)

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76

Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 29
Fresh: 22 | Rotten: 7

Little Manhattan is a sweet story of young love that provides an enlightening if pragmatic view on love and courtship.

67

Average Rating: 5.7/10
Critic Reviews: 9
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 3

Little Manhattan is a sweet story of young love that provides an enlightening if pragmatic view on love and courtship.

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Average Rating: 3.9/5
User Ratings: 21,942

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The bittersweet pangs of first love among sixth graders sets the stage for this romantic comedy. Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) is an 11-year-old boy living on the more exclusive side of New York City; his parents, Adam (Bradley Whitford) and Leslie (Cynthia Nixon), are splitting up, and as their marriage slowly crumbles, they've both become increasingly protective of their son. While most of Gabe's friends are still firmly in the "girls are yucky" stage, Gabe has found his head turned by Rosemary

PG,

Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy

Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett

Apr 4, 2006

$0.4M

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All Critics (35) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (7) | DVD (9)

As directed by Mark Levin, Little Manhattan is an endearing, affectionately humorous and even lyrical depiction of the dawning of adolescence amid the privileged.

December 2, 2005 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
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A moderately charming comedy depicting a fumbling prepubescent first romance in a beautiful, fairy-tale version of the borough.

September 30, 2005
New York Post
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Seeks to be a whimsical premise but, except for a few moments, proves ponderous instead.

September 30, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety
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A big surprise, a comedy detailing the angst of first love with rare candor.

September 30, 2005 Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Newark Star-Ledger
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What a treasure -- a funny, tart, romantic comedy about tweens suffering the pangs of first love. It makes the cityscape an essential part of the romance, like a junior, vintage Woody Allen.

September 30, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Daily News
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This small-scale, perfectly acted family film listens in on all the doubts and desires of an 11-year-old as he confronts new feelings about a girl he has known practically all his life.

September 30, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times
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Refreshingly realistic tween tale of first love.

December 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media

A Woody Allen-style New York romcom, only with eleven year-olds.

July 6, 2006 Full Review Source: ViewLondon
ViewLondon

Nicely well-made, although it'll probably only appeal to young girls.

May 27, 2006 Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall
Shadows on the Wall

Little Manhattan is the cutest, funniest, most heartbreaking and inspiring movie you will see all year

April 6, 2006 Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com
WaffleMovies.com

The freshness is authentic even when the whimsy grows hard to bear. The two leads are precocious in a way more typical of child actors than actual children.

March 10, 2006 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile
Urban Cinefile

This little family movie wants to be adorable and ALMOST gets there, but suffers from trying too hard to be too cute.

February 17, 2006 Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com

Audience Reviews for Little Manhattan

A creative fun movie that took me back to my hayday. A actual point and sweetness in this movie will be fun for all ages.
April 18, 2011
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Jim Careter

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A fantastic story of love between two kids who don't even understand what true love really is. Josh Hutcherson os a very talented kid, and is going places for sure. This film brings an extremely heartfelt story, a lovable cast, and tender dialogue that would make someone of any age smile. Besides a few spots that feel a little replenished, it is saved by how powerful this great love story is. A family ripped apart and a rich family come together, two opposite sides, but it doesn't stop anyone. This film is brilliant, but could have been picked up a bit better in a few scenes!
October 27, 2010
KJ Proulx

Super Reviewer

    1. Gabe: Hey Rosemary, um, um you know I-I was just in the neighborhood.
    2. Rosemary: Don't you live in the neighborhood?
    3. Gabe: Well um, um 73rd and west end. I-I guess it depends on how the neighborhood is defined.
    4. Birdie: [rolls her eyes]
    – Submitted by Miles F (9 months ago)
    1. Gabe: I love you move than anyone has ever loved. Do you think you want to uhm love me too?
    – Submitted by Madeleine H (11 months ago)
    1. Gabe: Look at them all. Rats in their cages...their lives destroyed by love. I'm done with it. I won't be like them.
    – Submitted by Md.Atiquzzaman S (14 months ago)
    1. Gabe: Love is an ugly, terrible business practiced by fools. It'll trample your heart and leave you bleeding on the floor. And what does it really get you in the end? Nothing but a few incredible memories that you can't ever shake. The truth is, there's gonna be other girls out there. I mean, I hope. But I'm never gonna get another first love. That one is always gonna be her.
    – Submitted by Hisyam S (24 months ago)
    1. Gabe: See, this is just like I told you. Same thing I knew getting into this whole mess - love ends.
    – Submitted by Hisyam S (24 months ago)
    1. Gabe: The truth is, you come into this world alone and leave it the exact same way.
    – Submitted by Hisyam S (24 months ago)

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