17 Again

Director Burr Steers (Igby Goes Down) doesnt always have a firm handle on what is and isnt appropriate; the film makes a few sharp detours into misogyny, and the level of smuttiness is surprisingly high, which may be a function of Efron wanting to grow away from his core audience too fast. ( Read More )

Director Steers (Igby Goes Down) keeps the movies foregone progression moving apace and, fortunately, doesnt dwell on the inexplicable vortex that sucks present day Mike (Perry) into his former high school senior self (played by Efron). ( Read More )

Scott Tobias

And for a seemingly surefire mash up of commercial juggernauts like Big and Back To The Future, the film needs a lot of rescuing. ( Read More )

Allan Hunter

The surprise factor is that the film has just enough charm and good humour in its own right to broaden that demographic to a wider, recession hit audience in search of undemanding, feel good fun. ( Read More )

Roger Ebert

17 Again is pleasant, harmless PG 13 entertainment, with a plot a little more surprising and acting a little better than I expected. ( Read More )