60 The New York Times | It may hit all-too-familiar notes, but its sureness of tone makes Mr. Schweighöfer a talent to watch. Read full review
50 The Hollywood Reporter | Frank Scheck While the idea of a German romantic comedy may seem like an oxymoron, What a Man proves an amiable diversion that at least has the distinction of not starring Katherine Heigl or Kate Hudson. Read full review
50 Variety | Ronnie Scheib The leads jell well but the film overcompensates to justify their union, surrounding them with broadly drawn secondary characters presented in an uncertain, inconsistent comic tone. Read full review
40 Village Voice | Mostly harmless but also irksome in its bland simplicity, the film follows your average too-nice-for-his-own-good everyman who sets about proving his masculinity after being cheated on by his caricature of a girlfriend. Read full review