Three to Tango
Three to Tango

Three to Tango

1999Movie98 minEnglish

Oscar and Peter land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy. Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users56%
Director: Damon SantostefanoGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A marketing executive, Oscar, is mistaken for a gay man by his new boss, Peter. This misunderstanding leads to Oscar getting involved in a complicated situation when Peter asks him to help manage his business affairs and look after his girlfriend, Amy. Oscar finds himself developing feelings for Amy, while she also starts to fall for him, creating a tangled romantic mess.

Critical Reception

Three to Tango was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise contrived and its humor uninspired. While some acknowledged the chemistry between the leads, most felt the film relied too heavily on tired stereotypes and predictable plot developments.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and predictable plot that relies on an unbelievable premise.
  • While the main actors show some chemistry, their performances cannot save the unoriginal humor and romantic tropes.
  • The comedy often falls flat, failing to generate genuine laughs and instead leaning on awkward situations.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a mediocre romantic comedy with a premise that stretched believability. While some enjoyed the lighthearted entertainment and the performances of the cast, many felt it was forgettable and lacked significant comedic or romantic substance.

Fun Fact

The film's central premise, involving a mistaken identity regarding sexual orientation, was considered by many critics and audiences to be a tired and potentially offensive comedic device.

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