Review of Modern Romance (1981) by Zoran S — 21 Mar 2012

This is a romance like none other. Albert Brooks is a disaster in relationships, but it is still entertaining.

This review of Modern Romance (1981) was written by Zoran S on 21 Mar 2012.

Modern Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 21 Oct 2007

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Most of the time I felt for Brooks' character, and there are some funny scenes too, but the ending was anticlimactic and made romance feel futile…

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By Ben B (1,489) on 21 Oct 2009

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By Loner Moves . (92) on 18 Sep 2009

Slays me. Can't express my love for it in words…

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Likely to interest only those who wish Brooks well and don't mind making extravagant allowances…

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By Billie B (6) on 30 Jan 2009

This was one of those disposable, fall-asleep-to movies for me late last night on cable (TCM -- they even left the f-word in)…

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By Elric K (24) on 22 Oct 2007

My Fav comedy. Period. Perfect. Editors beware you may find yourself implicated in the humor...(what does space floor sound like anyway?)…

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By Matthew W (920) on 27 Aug 2007

Albert Brooks should be getting royalties from everyone from Larry David to Garry Shandling to Ricky Gervais…

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By Alan J (346) on 30 Jun 2008

One of the funniest movies ever made..a few scenes I never laughed so hard...dont miss this one…

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