Danny Deckchair

Los Angeles Times by

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.

Variety by David Stratton

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.

TV Guide Magazine by Ken Fox

Lighter than helium but irresistible nonetheless.

Village Voice by Mark Holcomb

Weird, frivolous, and impossible to dislike.

The A.V. Club by Nathan Rabin

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.