Liberal Arts

Poetic justice Is served in insightful LIBERAL ARTS

For a film about aging and romanticism, "Liberal Arts" feels like it needs a more mature script.

Liberal Arts maneuvers its story in a philosophical way that is anything but detached. There's a warmth here that reminds audiences why college -- and, dare we say, their core curriculums? -- matter.

As a comedy of manners, 'Liberal Arts' is perfectly likeable.But you might find its talky touchy-feeliness on the smug side.

There are some entertaining and moving scenes here, but, overall, it's a bit softhearted for my taste.

"Liberal Arts" sticks to the syllabus of a decidedly minor movie, but its humanities faculty is first-rate.

Liberal Arts seems aggressively cheery, determinedly lacking in negativity, and very affirming in its protagonist's masculine heroism. None of it is a surprise, and as a result, not much of it is very good, either.

Romantic comedies don't set out to change your life, but Liberal Arts does provide an easy and enjoyable study on growing up and finding contentment, whatever your age.

Liberal Arts is a resolutely vanilla-flavored concoction but still pleasant, amiable, and a little more thoughtful than your average rom-com.

An exuberant, heartfelt concoction, the kind of sunny comedy that's good for the soul.

Some of the insights are a bit simplistic but for most of the running time, the film is an enjoyable diversion.

LIBERAL ARTS never manages to turn these great performances and familiar dilemmas into something substantial.