Reception
The film currently holds a 57% fresh rating on rottentomatoes.com. Whilst sighting enjoying performances by most of the cast, critics have given the film mixed reviews, Film 4 arguing whether it is considered to be a comedy, drama or both, with neither making a large impression. The New York Times reviewed the film as 'watchable without gripping.' .
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