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29 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldSeattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldThe big downside of the film is that it always feels slightly contrived.
- 60The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensEvery so often a movie comes along that's bad in such original and unexpected ways that it inspires an almost admiring fascination
- 50Washington PostWashington PostIf scriptwriter Byrum hadn't tried to cram every possible theme into this film -- hoping, no doubt, they would all add up to greatness -- Duets would be an entertaining, wryly observed slice of Americana.
- 50Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyDuets is to movies what karaoke is to pop: a spirited attempt by non-pros.
- 38San Francisco ExaminerWesley MorrisSan Francisco ExaminerWesley MorrisMiserable as it crawls for two eternal hours toward being "life-affirming."
- 33Portland OregonianShawn LevyPortland OregonianShawn LevyTo be fair, there are moments when the film seems better than, finally, it is.
- 30TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThis soft, formulaic comedy/drama has a far better cast than it deserves, and they work their hearts out trying to bring life to a cliched script.
- 30Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimA road movie, though there's a decided lack of forward motion.
- 30L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonL.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonWhy the devotion to such dull material?
- 25New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickThe talented cast doesn't stand much of a chance in this rambling, pointless narrative.