The Swing of Things
The Swing of Things

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The Swing of Things

2013
Movie
10 min
English

A wallflower at a 1940's swing dance supper party is determined not to be a wallflower anymore. As a silent-era film set at a swing dance, the film features dancing that hearkens back to classic movie musicals.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Steve JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A group of British friends heads to a Spanish golf resort for a stag party. What starts as a celebration quickly devolves into chaos as old rivalries resurface and romantic entanglements complicate their plans. The friends must navigate drunken antics and personal drama to try and salvage the weekend.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, crude humor, and weak performances. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding it to be a generic and uninspired comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on gross-out gags.

  • Performances are generally flat, failing to elevate the material.

  • The plot is predictable and offers little in the way of genuine humor.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Swing of Things' is scarce due to its limited release and critical panning, with no significant trends in likes or dislikes readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, the film reportedly struggled to find significant distribution and is considered a lesser-known entry in the comedy genre.

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