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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThis energetically acted, creatively directed comedy-drama has every ingredient for success except a satisfying finale.
- 75Boston GlobeWesley MorrisBoston GlobeWesley MorrisLike Schumacher, director Gregor Schnitzler is more preoccupied with his characters' looks than their behavior. You might not buy the ideas. But you'll definitely want the T-shirt.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleEnthralling, entertaining feature.
- 63New York PostMegan LehmannNew York PostMegan LehmannIt's all entertaining enough, but don't look for any hefty anti-establishment message in what is essentially a whip-crack of a buddy movie that ends with a whimper.
- 60L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonL.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonIf the screenwriters never satisfactorily reconcile these charming misfits with the unsettling fact that they're also bomb planters, albeit clumsy ones, they make up for it with smart, character-driven dialogue that's brought to life by an equally sharp ensemble.
- 50New Times (L.A.)Andy KleinNew Times (L.A.)Andy KleinSchnitzler's film has a great hook, some clever bits and well-drawn, if standard issue, characters, but is still only partly satisfying. The problem may very well be one of cultural translation.
- 50Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimA blitz of anti-authoritarian poses so feel-good you'd think someone was selling you sneakers.
- 50TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxThe group's credo, "Live free, stay high," only confirms your worst suspicions about their real motives. And that makes it hard to feel any nostalgia for the good old days or condemn the members who came to their senses and moved on.
- 30The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottIts bone-deep willingness to do anything to entertain is exhausting.
- 20The A.V. ClubKeith PhippsThe A.V. ClubKeith PhippsEven if the time were somehow right for a madcap comedy about terrorists, What To Do In Case Of Fire would still look pretty lousy.