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- 2010
- PG-13
- Four of a Kind Productions
- 1 h 35 m
- 2010
- PG-13
- Four of a Kind Productions
- 1 h 35 m
Summary Over the course of one raucous night at a seaside wedding seven close friends, all members of a tight, eclectic college clique, reconvene to watch two of their own tie the knot. Laura is maid of honor to Lila, her golden girl best friend. The two have long rivaled over the groom, Tom. Friendships and alliances are tested and the love tr...
Directed By: Galt Niederhoffer
- 2010
- PG-13
- Four of a Kind Productions
- 1 h 35 m
- 2010
- PG-13
- Four of a Kind Productions
- 1 h 35 m
The Romantics
43
5.9
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Summary Over the course of one raucous night at a seaside wedding seven close friends, all members of a tight, eclectic college clique, reconvene to watch two of their own tie the knot. Laura is maid of honor to Lila, her golden girl best friend. The two have long rivaled over the groom, Tom. Friendships and alliances are tested and the love tr...
Directed By: Galt Niederhoffer
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
43
5% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
80% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
15% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
43
5% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
80% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
15% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
The Romantics isn't as consistent or as well-rounded as its parent, "The Big Chill," or as entertaining as its less literate but more extroverted cousin, "St. Elmo's Fire," but with its tart dialogue and its perfect ending, it is sensitive as well as sagacious. It's a rare combination.
A little of this movie's preppy, whiny expostulation goes a long way.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 User Ratings
5.9
56% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
13% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
31% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 User Ratings
5.9
56% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
13% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
31% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
This movie surprised me by how much I liked it. I saw it almost completely because of the amazing cast, with very little prior knowledge. The story, I thought was really good. It was realistic, and maybe a little cheesy, but it worked. The acting was very good. The target audience for this was definitely adult, even though it is rated PG-13, and only adults would really connect to it. I was very shocked to see that my theater was packed and that at the door to the movie they were giving away movie theater size posters of the movies. Overall, I highly recommend this movie, especially for mature audiences.
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Though the movie never overcomes the miscasting of its lead couple, The Romantics does show a surprisingly fine authorial touch.
While in some ways an improvement on the book, this seriocomedy toplining Katie Holmes remains short on truly involving characters or situations, and is likely to spark unflattering comparisons to such vaguely similar, more distinctive films as "Rachel Getting Married" and "Margot at the Wedding."
It's a shame, but perhaps no surprise, that Niederhoffer was unable to transfer her astute vision to the big screen.
The mannerisms and phrasings that Holmes mimics - call it strenuous naturalism - are so recognizably Cruise that instead of establishing Laura's inner conflict she lets the strange life of Katie Holmes (Scientologist starlet, Suri momma, and Cruise-candy) slip onto the screen.
I wanted Paquin, who deserves better than this, to call on her vampire pals from "True Blood" and yell, "sic em!" Oh wait, they're already bloodless.
the romantics fares better as an in-flight entertainment or an hour long season finale to dawson's creek rather than the indie flick it tries hard to portray itself as. Akerman & Brody scenes create the only spark throughout the movie even though their characters are also as predictable and shallow as the rest.
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The Romantics was very boring. I thought it wasn't dramatic enough and it could have done better. The plot has been over done. I did think the cast line-up was great though. I recognized stars like Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, Anna Paquin, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody, and Diana Agron. I am not a fan of Katie Holmes, but I would have to say she did an impressive job. I think it failed because it was to predictable. I don't think this is would appeal to many people and I wouldn't recommend it.
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Hoped for a romantic comedy/drama that had something to it, but it was utterly vapid. The characters (and actors) were very one dimensional. I was beyond bored within the first 15 minutes watching self-absorbed people get themselves into, and out out of, predictable situations. I toughed it out only because I thought my significant other was enjoying it only to find out that we both thought the same thing at the end. Do not waste your time.
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Production Company
10th Hole Productions,
Benaroya Pictures,
Eva Daniels Productions,
Four of a Kind Productions,
Plum Pictures,
Rose Pictures,
Team Todd
Release Date Sep 10, 2010
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline A romantic drama about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.
