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Returning Mickey Stern

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Returning Mickey Stern (2005)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:4

Rotten:9

Average Rating:4.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Mickey Stern travels to Fire Island--the place where he met his sweetheart 50 years ago--in this sweet-natured comedy. Looking to revive his ailing fortunes, Mickey discovers that the island hasn't... Mickey Stern travels to Fire Island--the place where he met his sweetheart 50 years ago--in this sweet-natured comedy. Looking to revive his ailing fortunes, Mickey discovers that the island hasn't lost any of its charm, and bonds with someone who resembles his younger self, leading to further adventures. [More]

Starring: Joseph Bologna, Tom Bosley, Connie Stevens, Renee Taylor

Starring: Joseph Bologna, Tom Bosley, Connie Stevens, Renee Taylor

Director: Michael Prywes

Director: Michael Prywes
Studio: Metroscape Entertainment

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05/15/03
Noel Murray
Noel Murray
AV Club

Those who are looking for something a little old-fashioned will be greatly rewarded.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
05/15/03
Edward Havens
Edward Havens
FilmJerk.com

A would-be magical romantic comedy whose execution doesn't live up to the cleverness of its central conceit.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
05/07/03
Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
Hollywood Reporter
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Aptly billed as 'a new old movie' ...proof that sentiment and saccharine need not necessarily go hand in hand.

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04/28/03
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Entertainment Today

For all of its complex exposition and brimming biographical detail, it feels more like a cheaply shot film-class project than a real movie.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
04/26/03
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

High shtick content: Enter these waters at your own risk.

Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
04/25/03
Jan Stuart
Jan Stuart
Newsday

Returning Mickey Stern is a sweet, well-intended picture, but like its title character, it is not quite good enough for the big leagues.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
04/25/03
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
New York Times
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The always-watchable Bologna is the adhesive holding together this slight and gentle romantic comedy, lending it perhaps more conviction and authority than the material warrants.

Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
04/25/03
John Patterson
John Patterson
L.A. Weekly

Returning Mickey Stern barely gets off first base, although the quaint Fire Island setting makes it easy on the eye.

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04/25/03
Megan Lehmann
Megan Lehmann
New York Post

Far from being charming, there's something grotesque about a desperate older man playing matchmaker to a pair of young would-be lovers, then peering at them from behind bushes and pumping each for the intimate details of their trysts.

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04/24/03
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A bland romantic comedy that comes up short on both laughs and love.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
04/24/03
Kevin Crust
Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times
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The notion of grievingly happening upon your dead beloved, young and lovely again, is simple and potent, but the film's airless amateurism, belabored ethnicism ('Oy gevalt!'), and trite dialogue kill it in the water.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
04/22/03
Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
Village Voice

Unlike so many recent movies, 'Returning Mickey Stern' doesn't telegraph how things are going to turn out -- and that's refreshing.

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04/09/03
Betty Jo Tucker
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

A sweet "new old comedy" that is heavy on nostalgia and light on making waves.

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03/24/03
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
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