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  • 2014
  • R
  • Dada Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • Dada Films
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary Audrey has all of the qualities that her identical twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. Alternately, Laurel, sweet but painfully awkward, feels stuck in her life, still living at home, coddling their father and obsessed with the boy next door, for whom she used to babysit. When the sisters reunite for...

Directed By: Jenée LaMarque

Written By: Jenée LaMarque

  • 2014
  • R
  • Dada Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2014
  • R
  • Dada Films
  • 1 h 30 m

The Pretty One

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
53
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
7.2
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Summary Audrey has all of the qualities that her identical twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. Alternately, Laurel, sweet but painfully awkward, feels stuck in her life, still living at home, coddling their father and obsessed with the boy next door, for whom she used to babysit. When the sisters reunite for...

Directed By: Jenée LaMarque

Written By: Jenée LaMarque

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
53
29% Positive
4 Reviews
64% Mixed
9 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
53
29% Positive
4 Reviews
64% Mixed
9 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review

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75
Feb 2, 2014
The film is a quiet, tender triumph that leaves you feeling as if you've been embraced without you feeling had.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
70
Feb 4, 2014
Kazan holds together a decent coming-of-age script that's emotionally sincere if tonally unfocused.
By Aaron Hillis FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
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21% Mixed
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11% Negative
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7.2
68% Positive
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21% Mixed
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11% Negative
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dragonfly68
Sep 27, 2014
Ok, I really liked this movie. The characters were believable, it was cute, humorous and funny, while being sensitive at the same time. The story line was interesting, and touching. You couldn't help but like the main character, and casting was great. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. The ending was what you would have wanted to happen. And this review has to be a certain amount of characters and I don't know what else to say. But for sure, it is worth the time and money................
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7
Winterflower
Oct 14, 2017
A movie that succeeds at having an interesting plot and likeable characters, and having overall a special B-movie charm. Is it a kind of creepy idea? Yes. Is the accident convenient and stupid? Yes.
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60
Feb 6, 2014
This eerily unsettling indie takes a few pleasantly unexpected turns before winding up in a traditional place. But if you think it isn’t worth the time, you have another think coming.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 20, 2014
Had the movie itself been more focused as a story of messy loss — and not played tonal Twister with its high concept — it might have better served its freshly oddball lead.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 6, 2014
The Pretty One is intermittently charming, occasionally touching and entirely lacking in credibility.
By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 5, 2014
The good twin/bad twin conceit in 2014 doesn’t have a shred of the original surprise, and Zoe Kazan doesn’t have the chops to carry it off anyway.
By Rex Reed FULL REVIEW
37
Feb 20, 2014
For all its intimations about finding one’s true self and the complicated setups for a big misidentification, The Pretty One is just another romantic dramedy.
By Stephanie Merry FULL REVIEW
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7
LaMariposa7
Oct 16, 2014
Creepiness achieved! This movie tapped into feelings I rarely feel comfortable facing but was fascinated with exploring. I was truly intrigued throughout. Mostly wondering.. can they pull this off even somewhat realistically? There were a few disconnects in the story line but I forgave them for achieving the level of validity that they did considering such a challenging yet compelling premise. If you have ever wanted to attend your own funeral, at least watch the first half for a taste of what that might feel like in your worst nightmare. ***Not a spoiler since it's in the trailer ***
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6
WJS
Dec 30, 2014
Strong performances highlight this strange little movie that deals with how people perceive themselves and the other around them. The script is pretty good but the direction is soft. It's not **** it's not great.
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Production Company Provenance Pictures, Schorr Pictures
Release Date Feb 7, 2014
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating R
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Website https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pretty-One/282665408530849
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Awards

Savannah Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Nomination

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