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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleThe Grand Seduction slowly brings its story into focus and then sneaks up and becomes quite funny.
- 63New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickThe frequently funny The Grand Seduction is a thoroughly pleasant way to pass a couple of hours.
- 63USA TodayClaudia PuigUSA TodayClaudia PuigA remake of a 2003 French Canadian movie, The Grand Seduction is more bland than grand and more eccentric than seductive.
- 60The DissolveScott TobiasThe DissolveScott TobiasWith just a couple of strong casting choices and a winsome tone, an old formula can still work, and The Grand Seduction comes out of the lab with a disarming readiness to please.
- Gleeson and the collection of good-natured seniors with accents will win your heart.
- 50Village VoiceZachary WigonVillage VoiceZachary WigonThe endearing nature of the characters, especially Gleeson's Murray, provides some pleasure.
- 50Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiLos Angeles TimesMartin TsaiDespite this notable cast, the remake never manages to drum up much excitement for its sleepy hamlet rousing or for its characters, finally filled with purpose.
- 42The A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyThe A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyA confused, toothless comedy.
- 38Slant MagazineAlan JonesSlant MagazineAlan JonesLike many films that contrast the simplicity of a rural community against the confusion of city life, The Grand Seduction exhibits a patriarchal, xenophobic attitude.