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47 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83IndieWireElla KempIndieWireElla KempMuch of the charm of Ticket to Paradise comes from knowing exactly how this story will end — what would a good romantic comedy be without a guaranteed happy ending? — without being totally certain of the journey to get there, because of the originality in the script.
- 60The IndependentClarisse LoughreyThe IndependentClarisse LoughreyIt’s a joy to watch Julia Roberts and George Clooney fall in love. It’s an even greater joy to watch them bicker.
- 60VarietyRichard KuipersVarietyRichard KuipersLooking and sounding like it could have been made 20 or 30 years ago, “Ticket” may not contain that much sparkling and sophisticated wit — or indeed many big belly laughs — but delivers sufficient smiles and chuckles to register as an easily enjoyable if unmemorable diversion for audiences seeking simple escapist entertainment.
- 60Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganScreen DailyFionnuala HalliganWith a decades-long rapport on screen and off, they’re natural and sparky together, and Roberts joins Clooney in her decision not to presenting the cosmetically refreshed face of her peers. For that alone, Ticket To Paradise is a trip worth taking.
- 60EmpireBen TravisEmpireBen TravisWith Clooney and Roberts cranking up the charm, even the creakier elements of Ticket To Paradise are watchable. A warm, witty, welcome escape from reality.
- 55TheWrapNicholas BarberTheWrapNicholas BarberThe film’s director and co-writer, Ol Parker, is so committed to light, feel-good escapism that he leaves out all of the requisite tension and twists — and, for that matter, the requisite jokes.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThinly scripted rom-com Ticket to Paradise puffs its way through 104 minutes mostly on the vapors of its lead actors gassing around together, albeit with an assist from spectacular Australian scenery standing in for Bali.
- 40The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawTicket to Paradise may well do great business to those looking for some escapist fun, and that’s entirely understandable. But I found the wacky double-act of George and Julia slightly hard work.
- 40Time OutPhil de SemlyenTime OutPhil de SemlyenWhile the tartness and wit is missing to elevate this anywhere near the romantic-comedy canon, the overall vibe is so cosy and frothy, you’d need a heart of steel to hate it.