60
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.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
60
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.
75
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.
50
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.
60
Lighter than helium but irresistible nonetheless.
70
Weird, frivolous, and impossible to dislike.
50
Best known for "Notting Hill," Ifans remains a charming actor, but even his fine work can't get this lead zeppelin off the ground.
50
Entertainment Weekly by Scott Brown
It's a soothing stoner tableau, a fine dropout fantasy.
60
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.