Broken English

Broken English is a likable but wan romance between a lonely, done-with-dating New Yorker and the handsome Her mom (Gena Rowlands) has remarried, apparently well (Peter Bogdanovich plays the step-dad). ... Full Review

You might be a little surprised or at least amused when the caustic, tired, joyous, frantic roller coaster stops. The plot may not exactly blow you away with its inventiveness. ... Full Review

Her beautifully funny and sad first film, "Broken English," stars Parker Posey as a desperately lonely New Yorker who stumbles into an ill-advised liaison with a Hollywood star (Justin Theroux), endures blind dates set up by her kvetching mom (one Ms. Rowlands), and meets a cute, sensitive French guy (Melvil Poupaud) who may or may not be Monsieur Right. ... Full Review

as special services director for a boutique hotel, she's always looking after someone else's urgent or trivial need.....But Zoe Cassavetes' film makes even this predictable turn seem slightly odd, even "refreshing..... ... Full Review

Zoe Cassavetes film "Broken English" is honest and thought-inducing entertainment.....The narrative finds it way to conclusion without force or pretense.....truly happy in a film....wonders what films of substance will find her as she is forced to abandon playing thirty somethings....The ubiquitous Parker Posey plays sardonic and depressed better than anyone..... ... Full Review

"Broken English" Has Charm To Spare....a solid romantic comedy....it's an enjoyable enough ride, especially because of Posey's charming performance.....Parker Posey 's charming lead performance.... ... Full Review

Zoe and Nick Cassavettes have the accomplishment of directing two of the worst Sundance films in the last two years.....Broken English is about a single Woman in her thirties who works as a special services director at a boutique hotel in New York City.....The story is strung out, unoriginal and boring..... ... Full Review

it represents the movie's least compelling 30 minutes.....Unfortunately, there's no noticeable chemistry between her and her semi-leading man, Melvil Poupaud....She's an effective comedienne and dramatic actress....never remind viewers of a better film in such an obvious way.....the actress playing her best friend, Drea de Matteo.... ... Full Review

Okay, falling in love with a romantic Frenchman isn't exactly the most original plot point either, but it's not treated as the kind of fantasy romance it easily could have been. She has a decent job at a hotel and as the movie opens, her best friend Audrey (Drea De Matteo) is celebrating her fifth wedding aniversary. ... Full Review

And if, as in "Broken English," even Posey's comedic gifts can't make the film any better than so-so, then friend, your movie needs help. Zoe Cassavetes: not as good as her dad, but better than her brother. ... Full Review