I Hate Valentine's Day

The movie charmed audiences and played in theaters for months.....The movie was, unwisely, turned into a sitcom --....We could use a decent romantic comedy....That's a shame, because I wanted "I Hate Valentine's Day" to be better.....For her first two films, she was content to simply write the screenplay and star.... ... Full Review

Her direction seems awkward and amateurish, her acting is more like mugging.....The supporting characters are a notch better, but are given little to do..... ... Full Review

Vardalos's insipid direction, has finally come to a close.....Gay best friends, karaoke sequences, modern art mockery, he said/she said confusion, vociferous Noo Yawk neighborhood support.... ... Full Review

I Hate Valentine's Day is a forgettable, lightweight romantic comedy written, directed by, and starring Nia Vardalos. She smiles a lot and runs a Brooklyn flower shop, he is opening a restaurant down the street, and wouldn't you know it,... ... Full Article

One can't blame Nia Vardalos for wanting to recapture the lightning in a bottle of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. As it stands, it most likely will be her high water mark as a performer. $241 million domestic and $127... ... Full Article

The title implies a cheeky slap at sentiment, but "I Hate Valentine's Day" comes from Nia Vardalos, the plucky writer-star of the highest-grossing romantic comedy in film history, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." ... Full Article

STICK a fork in Nia Var dalos. I've been to fu nerals that were a lot more fun than "I Hate Valentine's Day," her second alleged romantic comedy in less than a month. ... Full Article

A certain level of gimmickry is expected from romantic comedies, a genre that requires obstacles be continually put in the path of true love. Few resort, however, to the desperate measures of I Hate Valentine's Day , an unspeakable nadir... ... Full Article

July 1, 2009 | It's one thing for a romantic comedy to feature two actors who make a valiant go of it but just don't gel: When performers don't connect well in a romantic comedy, they often attempt to act... ... Full Article