A Coincidental Engagement
A Coincidental Engagement

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A Coincidental Engagement

2024
Movie
10 min
English

After years dealing with the dead, Jack and Maddy discover their relationship is one foot in the grave. A supernatural short set in an alternate reality, in which dead souls are transitioned to the next realm by trained professionals in the art of Inter-Realm Mediation. We join Inter-Realm Mediators Jack and Maddy on a job, late one night near woodlands, with a client’s corpse in the back of their van. Their business motto: “We do your dead, so you don’t have to.” They still have a job to do. Will they overcome their differences and work together?

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users85%
Director: Michael ScottGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A seemingly chance encounter at a New York City café leads to an unexpected romance between a quirky office worker and a pragmatic bookstore owner. As they navigate their budding relationship, they discover their lives are more intertwined than they ever imagined, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and heartwarming moments.

Critical Reception

The film has garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its lighthearted humor and charming performances, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and the chemistry between the leads.

  • Noted for its charming premise and feel-good atmosphere.

  • Some critics found the storyline to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and relatable characters, with many appreciating the heartwarming romantic storyline and the satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The café where the main characters first meet was specifically designed to evoke a sense of cozy serendipity, with over 50 different types of coffee beans sourced for authenticity.

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