The love story is definitely stronger, thanks to a story that embraces the playfulness and charm of classic romantic comedies without succumbing to their more frustrating elements. (consequenceofsound.net)
Set among the upper class in 1930s Philadelphia, this irreverent classic romantic comedy features radiant performances by three legendary stars. (rottentomatoes.com)
So I wasn't surprised that, when given the freedom to create a personal story, Chris Rock would be more than capable — and Top Five is a very effective, often hilarious adaptation of Rock's stand - up in the tradition of classic romantic comedies (actually, structurally, the film is closer to screwball comedies of the 1930s and 40s — but more on that in a bit). (themarysue.com)