this seriocomedy has a less formulaic feel than the original while remaining a crowd-pleasing buddy pic-caper with a soft-pedaled minority empowerment theme; But in general, the film hews to an appealingly warm, character-based playfulness
people who are hard work in real life can still make entertaining - even sympathetic - characters in films, and Rosenmeyer strikes this balance very effectively; this is a witty and entertaining piece of work
armed with an engaging, genuinely diverse ensemble and a terrific script by Erik Linthorst... At once frank, tender and unapologetically funny, "Come as You Are" is a sweet surprise
"Come As You Are" is a bromance, road-trip comedy that seriously gets it so right; Based on a true story, getting one's cherry popped has never been more relatable, heartfelt and incredibly funny; it is a feel-good must see for everyone
by Richard Roeper [Chicago Sun-Times ]
by Jennie Kermode [Eye for Film (UK) ]
by Peppur Chambers [Black Girl Nerds ]
