Surrender
Surrender

Surrender

1987Movie105 minEnglish

A wealthy writer who has had terrible experiences with money-hungry girlfriends & ex-wives pretends to be a broke, washed-up novelist to see if the woman he loves wants him for himself or just for his money.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Director: Jerry LondonGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A detective, disillusioned with his job, plans to fake his own death to escape his life. However, his plans are complicated when he falls for the beautiful woman hired to investigate his supposed murder, and his target also becomes romantically involved with her.

Critical Reception

Surrender was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the performances lacking spark. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its limited box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and nonsensical plot.
  • Performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
  • Lacks the charm and humor expected from a romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally indicate a disappointment with the predictable storyline and the lack of chemistry between the leads.

Fun Fact

Sally Field and Michael Caine, despite their considerable acting talents, found little chemistry in their roles, which was a significant criticism of the film.

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