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- 2001
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 30 m
- 2001
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 30 m
Summary They met by chance and spent the perfect night together. Now, before it's too late, they have one last chance to find out if what might have been could still be. (Miramax Films)
Directed By: Peter Chelsom
Written By: Marc Klein
- 2001
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 30 m
- 2001
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 30 m
Serendipity
52
7.9
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Summary They met by chance and spent the perfect night together. Now, before it's too late, they have one last chance to find out if what might have been could still be. (Miramax Films)
Directed By: Peter Chelsom
Written By: Marc Klein
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
52
42% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
45% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
12% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 33 Critic Reviews
52
42% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
45% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
12% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
Serendipity has no business working, but it does. And by the way, Eugene Levy has no business almost stealing the show, but he does, too.
Serendipity's finale is a perfect crowd-pleaser, sweet and unlikely and over the top.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 71 User Ratings
7.9
75% Positive
53 Ratings
53 Ratings
17% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 71 User Ratings
7.9
75% Positive
53 Ratings
53 Ratings
17% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
If you are looking for a rom-com genre film with a twist, Serendipity is your film. With a wonderful use of light, design, and scene set up, a person feels the passage of time and feels immersed in the settings. The screenplay practically pops off screen with the chemistry of Cusack and Beckinsale. A true hit for any night of chick flicks!
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If you can believe Serendipity's cockeyed conceit, you may find that discovering this escapist love story feels like a lucky accident.
This exceedingly romantic comedy begins with flair but lapses into clichés long before the sentimental (and predictable) finale.
The pace is brisk and the details are carefully arranged, but there's no sparkle -- and what's a romance without that?
Romantic comedy is set mainly in NYC, where the plight of its ambivalent lovers seems particularly trivial.
Insipid, by-the-numbers romance.
A cute and charming romantic comedy, Serendipity may be typical, but is still a delightfully magical experience. John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale are well matched in this charming little romance film from director Peter Chelsom. Though a bit outlandish, it does pose interesting questions regarding fate/destiny vs free will. Plus, who cares when the romance itself is believable and so damn charming? Plus, they both turn in solid performances in the film as is typical for two talented actors. Now, the biggest problems here are its outlandishness and conventional approach, but those are not fatal flaws as the film is enjoyable, funny, and charming, in spite of its conventional approach. Plus, its arguments about fate/destiny and free will are quite interesting and engaging. Overall, Serendipity works.
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This movie is so frustrating but its also pretty cute. There are movies that define genres and there are movies that personify genres and serendipity is the personification of dumb, over the top and cliched romance. Its fun and stupid another okay movie that does nothing new but its harmless. The ending is unsatisfying and I was quite disappointed. Unsatisfying/10
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I got to say, this was one of the most cliche movie I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot of romantic movies that are cliche, but this one stands up among it's piers. The story is incredible predictable, if you see 10 minutes of it, you're pretty sure of whats going to happen. On another topic, the protagonists are selfish persons who destroy others people lives just because of a hunch that in real life would make them lonely and miserable. And that's how I wished them to be at the end.
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Production Company
Miramax,
Tapestry Films,
Simon Fields Productions
Release Date Oct 5, 2001
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Destiny ... With A Sense Of Humor.
Awards
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 2 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination
