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Smart, funny, and powered by fine performances from Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson, Drinking Buddies offers a bittersweet slice of observational comedy.
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Drinking Buddies is that thing that they say doesn't get made much anymore-a well-executed, charming, effective, and plausible romantic comedy. Aug 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Drinking Buddies is that thing that they say doesn't get made much anymore-a well-executed, charming, effective, and plausible romantic comedy.
Noah Berlatsky
Drinking Buddies could suffer a little from its marketing, which may suggest to some audiences that it is just a regular rom com. But luckily, it is nothing like that. It is something much, much better. Aug 11, 2017 | Full Review…
Drinking Buddies could suffer a little from its marketing, which may suggest to some audiences that it is just a regular rom com. But luckily, it is nothing like that. It is something much, much better.
Francesca Steele
The acting and improv, by the whole cast, is sublime ... Nov 1, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The acting and improv, by the whole cast, is sublime ...
Charlotte O'Sullivan
It feels like a slicker, sleeker version of the cruddy DV odysseys of yore, and yet at its (mumble) core, it's just more of the same minor-key doodling. Oct 31, 2013 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
It feels like a slicker, sleeker version of the cruddy DV odysseys of yore, and yet at its (mumble) core, it's just more of the same minor-key doodling.
David Jenkins
A lo-fi relationship drama that is interesting, if unevenly presented. Oct 31, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A lo-fi relationship drama that is interesting, if unevenly presented.
Peter Bradshaw
This is thoughtful film-making with a keen sense of humour, and we can all drink to that. Oct 31, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This is thoughtful film-making with a keen sense of humour, and we can all drink to that.
Robbie Collin
Like a well crafted craft beer that celebrates the personal touch of a micro-brewer, Drinking Buddies is one tasty treat. Nov 26, 2019 | Full Review…
Like a well crafted craft beer that celebrates the personal touch of a micro-brewer, Drinking Buddies is one tasty treat.
Debbie Lynn Elias
You are torn between pining for the attractive non-couple to get together or you are rooting against the mess that could happen. Either way, you're hooked. Nov 6, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
You are torn between pining for the attractive non-couple to get together or you are rooting against the mess that could happen. Either way, you're hooked.
Don Shanahan
Its strengths are in what it's not explicitly saying but quietly showing, something most films are unable to do. Aug 22, 2019 | Full Review…
Its strengths are in what it's not explicitly saying but quietly showing, something most films are unable to do.
Nicholas Bell
A mature, earthy offering with a well-rounded finish that will leave a sweet aftertaste. And the film's pretty good too. Jun 6, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A mature, earthy offering with a well-rounded finish that will leave a sweet aftertaste. And the film's pretty good too.
Chris Davies
There's plenty of mumble, but it's missing its core. Mar 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
There's plenty of mumble, but it's missing its core.
Craig Williams
There's little doubt that Drinking Buddies fares best in its relaxed and easygoing opening stretch... Mar 2, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
There's little doubt that Drinking Buddies fares best in its relaxed and easygoing opening stretch...
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