New York Daily NewsIt's one thing to create biting social satire; it's quite another to shoot at such easy targets.
The Boston GlobeA shrill, cartoonish mess - not a total disaster, but no one's idea of a good movie.
Rolling StoneButter wishes it were a Christopher Guest sendup but comes off like a cheap imitation.
The New York TimesDrippy sentiment and coarse political satire vie for control of Butter, a two-faced sendup of heartland obsession that wants...
Wall Street JournalThe film grows increasingly mirthful as the characters come into focus, and the casting is the key: Ms. Garner, who also hel...
San Francisco ChronicleAt 90 minutes it feels inflated, and though clearly intended as funny, it's difficult to locate, except in the most general ...
New York PostAt times, the Midwestern satire Butter is almost funny, and in its honor I almost laughed.
Washington PostWe're still just scratching the surface of witty, provocative humor as long as envelope-pushing directors such as Jim Field ...
Entertainment WeeklyCompleted over a year ago when Sarah Palin was more of a phenom and less of a footnote, this rancid political comedy imagine...
Film FractureAn honest, unabashed, zero excuse giving as to its appropriateness, or lack there of, satirical comedy.
Film School RejectsA very basic comedy trying to dress itself in satire clothes, Butter simply isn’t very smart, and it’s never willing to adm...
Hollywood ReporterHardly the high-priced spread, this condescending comedy about Middle America will score with some audiences and put off oth...
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Partial Film Information
Director: Jim Field Smith
Writer: Jason Micallef
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Cast: Jennifer Garner, Hugh Jackman, Alicia Silverstone
Release: October 5, 2012
Writer: Jason Micallef
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Cast: Jennifer Garner, Hugh Jackman, Alicia Silverstone
Release: October 5, 2012
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