As instantly gratifying and devoid of surprises as a Club Med vacation. It bears no relation to reality whatsoever, but sometimes it's nice to imagine that, somewhere, there's a place nothing like home.
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Thanks to amiable lead performances from Miranda Otto and Rhys Ifans, this not very original Aussie comedy about a man making a fresh start in life is a pleasant enough time-waster.
New York Daily News by Jack Mathews
Danny Deckchair may be a trifle, but it offers a breezy lift for the dog days of summer.
ReelViews by James Berardinelli
The limp movie seems to be an attempt by an Australian to mimic a bad American romantic comedy, and, unfortunately, he succeeds admirably.
Lighter than helium but irresistible nonetheless.
Weird, frivolous, and impossible to dislike.
Best known for "Notting Hill," Ifans remains a charming actor, but even his fine work can't get this lead zeppelin off the ground.
Entertainment Weekly by Scott Brown
It's a soothing stoner tableau, a fine dropout fantasy.
The New York Times by Stephen Holden
A pleasantly sappy fable of new beginnings that suggests a Frank Capra film sweetened with an extra layer of sugar glaze.