Review of Love the Coopers (2015) by Chris C — 28 Jan 2016

Despite a jilted, jumbled-up narrative, Love The Coopers still offers some sporadic laughs and plenty of holiday spirit to anchor the film's talented ensemble cast.

This review of Love the Coopers (2015) was written by Chris C on 28 Jan 2016.

Love the Coopers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Laura Delaney (42) for RTÉ (Ireland) (721) on 24 Jul 2016

The ensemble give the scant material their all, and this may be Olivia Wilde's most impressive performance to date, but the contrived plot,…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 19 Dec 2017

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By Désirée S (267) on 08 Apr 2016

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 16 Dec 2018

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By Greg W (4,011) on 08 Apr 2016

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By Kaitlyn S (122) on 21 Jan 2017

A lot of laughing out load and a few good tears…

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By James Marsh (180) for South China Morning Post (665) on 05 Apr 2016

Love the Coopers reminds us that there are few things worse than booze-fuelled family gatherings, but one of them is definitely schmaltzy Hollywood…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 28 Dec 2017

Dumb Christmas family movie but not for families to watch. Do not watch this horrid movie…

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By Paula M (370) on 29 Mar 2016

A movie that takes place at Christmas time. this was funny and sad. great cast…

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