Though they're not the centre of attention in this film, the fact that the three women chip in with decent comedy performances adds novelty to the concept. (filmfare.com)
The director is Ivan Reitman, who makes decent comedies, the cast includes Oscar winner Emma Thompson and always versatile Danny Devito, and the premise and script are pretty decent. (rottentomatoes.com)
In all honesty, Poehler and Fey have such a easy - going chemistry together - whether playing an odd couple in Baby Mama or playing off one another as the Golden Globes hosts - that it's difficult to imagine that The Nest won't be - at the least - decent comedy entertainment for their fans, no matter the script / directing quality. (screenrant.com)