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  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • The Orchard
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • The Orchard
  • 1 h 22 m

Summary Blake Conway (Jessica Barden), aspiring journalist, hopeless romantic and college senior, is terrified of graduating. In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, she becomes a sugar baby. As she documents the adventure in the hopes of winning a journalism award with a genero...

Directed By: Carly Stone

Written By: Kyle Mann, Carly Stone

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • The Orchard
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • The Orchard
  • 1 h 22 m

The New Romantic

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
55
User Score Generally Favorable
7.3
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Summary Blake Conway (Jessica Barden), aspiring journalist, hopeless romantic and college senior, is terrified of graduating. In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, she becomes a sugar baby. As she documents the adventure in the hopes of winning a journalism award with a genero...

Directed By: Carly Stone

Written By: Kyle Mann, Carly Stone

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
55
30% Positive
3 Reviews
70% Mixed
7 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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70% Mixed
7 Reviews
0% Negative
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75
Oct 18, 2018
As sincere and entertaining as it is, The New Romantic makes the classic university mistake of trying to ace the exam by cramming the night before.
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70
Nov 8, 2018
The New Romantic follows a very familiar arc, but the path is certainly a pleasant one, thanks to Barden’s naturally ebullient performance. Her enthusiasm in the fun parts is infectious, and she holds the camera during the moments of melancholy.
By Kevin Crust FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 27, 2019
Rich with talent, this flick is missing that fundamental thing that sets one rom-com apart from the rest; a lasting feeling that what you’re watching matters, or means something.
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50
Nov 9, 2018
A thoughtfully feminist spin on “Pretty Woman,” this film is not.
By Tomris Laffly FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 8, 2018
Mirroring its green protagonist, The New Romantic presents an image of sophistication while playing with ideas that are out of its depth.
By Teo Bugbee FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 29, 2018
The New Romantic comes off as too forced and calculated.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 16, 2018
The film only feigns at analysis. It’s as naïve about love as Blake herself, who skips through the world like a temperamental child.
By Amy Nicholson FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 User Ratings
7.3
75% Positive
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25% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 4 User Ratings
7.3
75% Positive
3 Ratings
25% Mixed
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Production Company Drive Films, Independent Edge Films, JoBro Productions & Film Finance
Release Date Nov 9, 2018
Duration 1 h 22 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.instagram.com/newromanticmovie/
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Awards

Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
The CAFTCAD awards
• 1 Nomination

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