Posts filed under 'Romantic Comedy'
UPGRADED- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss–a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.”
2/18/23- Fair reviews for this romantic comedy. TRDB.
Tags: comedy/romance
February 18th, 2024
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible.”
9/17/23- Fair reviews for this comedy/drama. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
September 17th, 2023
FIRE ISLAND- 2022. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.”
6/5/22- Excellent reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: drama
June 5th, 2022
LOVE GUARANTEED- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “To save her small law firm, earnest lawyer Susan (Rachael Leigh Cook) takes a high-paying case from Nick (Damon Wayans Jr.), a charming new client who wants to sue a dating website that guarantees love. But as the case heats up, so do Susan and Nick’s feelings for each other.”
9/4/20- Poor reviews for what sounds like a cute story. TRDB.
9/7/20- Ridiculous but some fun regardless. TRDB.
Tags: comedy/romance
September 4th, 2020
NON-FICTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this diverting comedy, Parisian book editor Alain and his longtime author Léonard — both contending with midlife crises — reluctantly find themselves trying to get a handle on the publishing industry’s new rules in the digital age.”
5/3/19- Very good reviews and I’ll definitely try to see this, especially with Juliette Binoche. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
May 4th, 2019
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Young architect Natalie, who’s had little luck in love or career advancement, awakens one day to find that her life has morphed into a romantic comedy, with her as the star. Making matters worse, her assistant and confidante is now her mortal enemy.”
2/13/19- Fair reviews at best. One review said it wasn’t funny and it wasn’t romantic. TRDB.
Tags: Romantic Comedy
February 13th, 2019
ENTANGLEMENT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “While recuperating from a suicide attempt, Ben learns that his parents had adopted a baby girl but gave her up when they discovered they were expecting him. Aided by a caring neighbor, Ben sets off on a quest to find his would-be adoptive sister.”
2/9/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
12/26/18- I agree- just fair. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
February 9th, 2018
MAN UP- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a romantic turn of fate, perennially single Nancy is standing under a train station clock when a stranger named Jack arrives and mistakes her for his blind date. Sensing an opportunity, Nancy decides to go with the flow to see where things lead.”
11/11/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
2/5/16- A romantic comedy that was so ridiculous at times that it was actually funny. Some poignant dialogue as well. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, Romance
November 11th, 2015
THEY CAME TOGETHER- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this semi-spoof of romantic comedies, candy company exec Joel falls for Molly, who owns a corner candy store he’s tasked with closing. Their road to romance is filled with oddball obstacles, not the least of which is Molly’s utter hatred for Joel.”
6/27/14- Weak reviews all around. TRDB.
Tags: Romantic Comedy
June 29th, 2014
THAT AWKWARD MOMENT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Jason’s relationship crumbles, his three best friends decide to show their solidarity by staying single until he’s ready to get back in the game. But the pact is put to the test when fate presents all three with their ideal ladies.”
1/31/14- Awful reviews all over. TRDB.
Tags: Romantic Comedy
January 31st, 2014
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