Conversely, the film did receive notably positive reviews from such critics as "Variety"'s Derek Elley, A. O. Scott of "The New York Times", and online critic James Berardinelli. Elley described the film as a "luscious labor of love" saying, "anyone with an open mind and a hankering for the simple pleasures of Tinsletown's Golden Age will be rewarded with 90-odd minutes of often silly, frequently charming and always honest entertainment." Scott also gave the film a lukewarm review, calling the "gee-whiz amateurism" part of the movie's charm, stating "Even though "Love's Labour's Lost" is, in showbiz terms, a turkey stuffed with chestnuts, you wouldn't trade it for a pot of gold."