Review of Modern Romance (1981) by Oona B — 29 Jan 2009

Since I love "when harry met sallly", naturally I love "modern romance"!

This review of Modern Romance (1981) was written by Oona B on 29 Jan 2009.

Modern Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 05 Sep 2009

Good but not great... you have to really love Albert Brooks to really love this film, because it's just him…

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By Rich M (124) on 13 Jun 2011

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By Stephen H (1,156) on 30 Jan 2009

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

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

This anti-romance is great fun. fans of curb your enthusiasm or the larry sanders show should give this a watch. the ending is really just perfect…

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By Brad G (899) on 23 Nov 2011

A very squirmy Albert Brooks comedy (is there any other kind…

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A pretty fantastic dramedy from Brooks…

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Albert Brooks is wonderful as always. I didn't like it as much as his more plot-driven comedies, but it was still smart and hilarious…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 16 Jun 2015

Albert Brooks is almost always funny! But man is he a neurotic nutbar…

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