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Does the title refer to contraception? Or one of this sort-of comedy's three leads? It's a toss-up; everyone involved is just so irritating. Dec 16, 2011 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Does the title refer to contraception? Or one of this sort-of comedy's three leads? It's a toss-up; everyone involved is just so irritating.
Sara Stewart
This might be more entertaining if any of the three main characters were at all likable. Dec 15, 2011 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
This might be more entertaining if any of the three main characters were at all likable.
Neil Genzlinger
While their story is feather-light, Khoury and his actors have each type down perfectly. Dec 15, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
While their story is feather-light, Khoury and his actors have each type down perfectly.
Elizabeth Weitzman
What makes Khoury's film work-at least until its cop-out ending -- is the consistency of Fred's loathsomeness. Dec 13, 2011 | Full Review…
What makes Khoury's film work-at least until its cop-out ending -- is the consistency of Fred's loathsomeness.
Andrew Schenker
Deftly avoiding both the haphazardness of mumblecore and the fakery of studio romantic comedies, Khoury deploys a light directorial touch marked by assured thesping and a genuine appreciation for neurotic angst. Aug 17, 2011 | Full Review…
Deftly avoiding both the haphazardness of mumblecore and the fakery of studio romantic comedies, Khoury deploys a light directorial touch marked by assured thesping and a genuine appreciation for neurotic angst.
Ronnie Scheib
Writer-director J.C. Khoury has sensibility and a refreshing amount of sense, too. Jan 4, 2012 | Full Review…
Writer-director J.C. Khoury has sensibility and a refreshing amount of sense, too.
Justin Strout
A surprising delight from start to finish, this is one rom-com with serious, and very funny, nerve. Dec 14, 2011 | Full Review…
A surprising delight from start to finish, this is one rom-com with serious, and very funny, nerve.
David Noh
The film's loses its appeal once we leave its original premise and its main female character's strangeness begins to look like mere naiveté. Dec 13, 2011 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
The film's loses its appeal once we leave its original premise and its main female character's strangeness begins to look like mere naiveté.
Diego Semerene
A recognizably human rom-com, reflective of the realities of the twenty- and even early-thirtysomething dating scene, in which people mean well but often find their attempts at monogamy tested in unexpected ways. Jun 15, 2011 | Rating: B | Full Review…
A recognizably human rom-com, reflective of the realities of the twenty- and even early-thirtysomething dating scene, in which people mean well but often find their attempts at monogamy tested in unexpected ways.
Brent Simon
Writer/director J. C. Khoury's debut feature, "The Pill," is the model of independent efficiency. It's a dose worth taking. Jun 14, 2011 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Full Review…
Writer/director J. C. Khoury's debut feature, "The Pill," is the model of independent efficiency. It's a dose worth taking.
Jonathan W. Hickman
The characters were either deplorable or annoying to the point of excess. The central premise could have led to some really cute comedy, or at least something funny. This was dry, disgusting, and lame.
Super Reviewer
It has an exceptionally strong opening as well as a charming, well-filmed ending. The film also showcases quite believable performances from its leading actors as well as some hilarious and awkward moments. However, despite its accomplishment as an intimately filmed comedy, it suffers from a weak middle in which the director struggles to keep our interest in the plot and in which The Pill unfortunately drags and bores. The film is unable to keep interesting or exciting until it redeems itself in its final five minutes.
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