“Roger Ebert Slammed Leonard Nimoy’s 1990 Rom-Com Flop That Bombed at the Box Office” — what this page in the network covers. Leonard Nimoy, beloved for his role as Spock in Star Trek, had a mixed career behind the camera. His 1990 romantic comedy, Funny About Love, was savaged by critic Roger Ebert and flopped at the box office. The film starred Gene Wilder and Christine Lahti, but its weak script and direction drew harsh reviews. Ebert called it a ‘deadly dull’ film, criticizing its humor and pacing.
Despite Nimoy’s success with Three Men and a Baby, this follow-up failed to connect with audiences. The movie’s poor performance highlighted the challenges of transitioning from acting to directing, even for a beloved figure. Nimoy would later return to Star Trek, but Funny About Love remains a low point in his directorial career. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.