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Something Borrowed
John is wearing a tuxedo, he walks in the house looking for his best friend, Darren. The wedding photographer wants Darren with all his groomsmen outside in the garden for photos. John calls out, "Darren... DARREN!" He hears music coming from upstairs. He follows the sound until it gets louder, and louder, and then he sees Stella, his stepsister, standing in front of him in lingerie and a veil. Her eyes are puffy as she's been crying. He shields his eyes politely. Stella scoffs at him, "it's not like you haven't seen me in my underwear before." John asks for Jack and Stella could care less, she has so much more on her mind, like should she even be marrying this guy? John assures Stella that they're perfect together, but she doesn't want to hear it. Stella's main concern is the big question of how can she sneak around and have naughty sex with her stepbrother when she's married?
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Plot Summary
Rachel White, a dedicated associate attorney, is celebrating her 30th birthday, and her best friend Darcy is engaged to Dex, the man Rachel has secretly loved since college. A drunken night leads to Rachel and Dex sleeping together, creating a complex web of deceit and betrayal. As Rachel navigates her feelings and the consequences of her actions, she must confront the potential destruction of her lifelong friendship and the unraveling of Darcy's upcoming wedding.
Critical Reception
Something Borrowed received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot contrived and the characters unsympathetic. While some acknowledged the performances, the film was largely criticized for its predictable storyline and its departure from the more lighthearted tone often found in romantic comedies.
What Reviewers Say
The film's central premise of an affair between best friends is poorly executed, leading to a lack of sympathy for the protagonists.
Despite a strong cast, the predictable plot and melodramatic twists undermine any potential for romantic appeal.
Many critics found the film to be an unpleasant and morally questionable take on a romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some finding the storyline engaging despite its darker themes, while others were disappointed by the predictable plot and found the characters difficult to like.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Emily Giffin.
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