Kevin James’ New Movie Officially Breaks An All-Time Rotten Tomatoes Record

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Kevin James’ latest film just came out on Rotten Tomatoes, and it’s received the lowest score of his career.

James has appeared in many films throughout his career, becoming popular for lighthearted comedies like Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Grown Ups (2010), and Pixels (2015). However, a lot of his movies haven’t received positive reviews from critics. His newest film is a notable exception to this pattern.

Since its release on February 6th, Solo Mio has received an 81% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. This makes it the best-reviewed film of James’ career so far. The score is based on 31 reviews, so while it might change slightly in the next few days, any adjustments are unlikely to be significant.

With critics giving it an 81% score and audiences loving it at 95% on the Popcornmeter, it’s clear this James film is a hit with both groups.

Directed by Charles and Daniel Kinnane, Solo Mio is a romantic comedy about a groom named James who gets stuck in Rome and meets a local resident who tries to help him. The movie features Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan Roumie, Julee Cerda, Julie Ann Emery, and other talented actors.

James’ new work is generally well-received, but it’s not receiving rave reviews. It’s important to remember that a Rotten Tomatoes score reflects the percentage of critics who rated the work 6 out of 10 or better, and many reviews are landing right around that mark.

Despite its flaws, Solo Mio is generally considered a significant improvement over James’ earlier film, Playdate (2025). Critics particularly enjoyed the lead actor’s charm and the beautiful Roman setting. While not revolutionary, the Angel Studios film is mostly seen as a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

James’ new film has generally received good feedback, though ScreenRant‘s Gregory Nussen wasn’t a fan. In his review, titled Solo Mio, Nussen gave the film a score of only 3 out of 10, criticizing the script for lacking depth in the main character, Matt, and for having an unbelievable central romance. Nussen explained his concerns in detail, writing:

Gia’s attraction to Matt feels forced and unnatural. She seems to exist solely to make him feel better, and we know very little about her beyond the fact that her café might close. While they connect over their sadness, Matt is strangely hesitant to share details about what he’s going through, making it difficult to support a relationship when he’s still so recently separated from someone else. It’s hard to believe in a romance under these circumstances.

Since Solo Mio just came out, official box office numbers for its opening weekend aren’t available yet. However, with critics and audiences responding so well, the film could gain popularity through positive recommendations over the next few days and weeks.

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2026-02-07 19:50