IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users58%
Director: Paul McGuigan•Genres: Romance, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A young advertising professional is about to be engaged when he becomes re-obsessed with a mysterious woman he saw a year earlier in a subway station. He abandons his current life to find her, only to discover a complicated web of relationships and mistaken identities.
Wicker Park received generally negative reviews from critics. While some praised its stylish direction and atmospheric mood, many found the plot convoluted, predictable, and emotionally distant. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with common criticisms focusing on its confusing narrative and lack of compelling character development.
The film's intricate narrative structure and stylish visuals were occasionally praised.
However, most critics found the plot to be confusing and ultimately unsatisfying.
The performances were generally seen as adequate but unable to overcome the weak script.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the romantic and mysterious elements. However, a significant portion found the plot difficult to follow and the ending disappointing, feeling that the emotional payoff was lacking.
The film is an American remake of the 2002 French film 'L'Appartement' ('The Apartment'), which starred Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci in roles similar to those played by Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger.
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