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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90TimeRichard SchickelTimeRichard SchickelThis is the most assured and hilarious of the three Martin-Carl Reiner collaborations.
- 88TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThe Man with Two Brains, which never ceases to amuse, is at its best when most outrageous.
- 80EmpireEmpirePure escapist madness. And a helluvalota fun.
- 70VarietyVarietyThe Man with Two Brains is a fitfully amusing return by Steve Martin to the broad brand of lunacy that made his first feature, "The Jerk" [1979], so successful.
- 70Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumFar from avoiding the tackier implications of this concept, the film revels in them like a puppy in clover; Martin's delivery of the line, "Into the mud, slime queen!" is alone nearly worth the price of admission.
- 60The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinThis is Mr. Martin's movie, and he brings to it the ingeniously dopey presence that's become his trademark; he easily carries even the most dubious moments in the rather jumbled screenplay, which was written by Mr. Martin, Mr. Reiner and George Gipe. [03 Jun 1983]
- 50Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertI guess it's a tribute to The Man With Two Brains that I found myself laughing a fair amount of the time, despite my feelings about Martin.
- 50Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrThe Man with Two Brains has moments, but they aren't inspired. [04 Jun 1983]
- 38The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottMost of the time the film is simply stupid; not offensive, just silly. [03 May 1983]