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Metascore
21 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Washington PostStephen HunterWashington PostStephen HunterStars Audrey Tautou, gaminelike, waiflike, vivid and completely adorable.
- 80Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanUtterly delightful fable of romantic destiny.
- 80Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIt brims with the charm, wisdom and light touch that have endeared French films to international audiences for more than a century. It doesn't hurt that its star is "Amelie's" Audrey Tautou.
- 75Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaPhiladelphia InquirerSteven ReaMild but engaging romance.
- 75ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliHappenstance represents an intriguing meditation on the unseen forces that no one can escape.
- 63Boston GlobeBoston GlobeIt has every mark of inspiration by imitation.
- 50Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThe movie has magical moments, but it's too contrived to gather much comic or dramatic power.
- 40Austin ChronicleKimberley JonesAustin ChronicleKimberley JonesA clever idea that never stretches beyond just that -- a caterpillar that never blooms into a butterfly.
- 40New Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerNew Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerViewers expecting another enchanting, whimsical tale of high energy and mischievous spirits will be sorely disappointed.
- 25Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldSeattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldTautou seems tired, mean-spirited and utterly devoid of that Audrey Hepburn-like charm that made her the international movie find of 2001.