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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 50TV Guide MagazineAngel CohnTV Guide MagazineAngel CohnOnly Lynch's over-the-top network executive stands out in this otherwise bland film that tries for satire but neglects to be funny.
- 50Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonThere's nothing classic about Surviving Eden, even if it is better than reality TV.
- 50Chicago ReaderJ.R. JonesChicago ReaderJ.R. JonesIts labored goofiness seldom transcends the stale format.
- 40The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenAlthough the early scenes hold out some promise...the movie quickly runs out of ideas.
- 38New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanThe movie is hindered by its weak script, but there's also a bigger problem to overcome: If we want to laugh at superficial celebrities, we already have plenty to choose from in real life.
- 30VarietyTodd McCarthyVarietyTodd McCarthyA flighty and unnecessary send-up of reality television.
- 12New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickAn impressive supporting cast can't save this painfully unfunny, ham-fisted mockumentary poking fun at reality TV shows.
- 10Village VoiceJoshua LandVillage VoiceJoshua LandThis witless satire dares to take on the culture of--get ready for this--reality TV! Arriving a stupefying five years out of date, Surviving Eden is a not particularly rigorous attempt at mockumentary.