To Have (Or Not)
To Have (Or Not)

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To Have (Or Not)

1995
Movie
89 min
French

Alice, fired from her job on an assembly line, leaves her boyfriend and provincial home for an uncertain new life in Lyon. There she encounters Bruno, a construction worker who's just been dumped and is severely depressed. Romantic possibilities ensue.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Scott D. SterlingGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling screenwriter meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman who seems to hold the key to his success, but also complicates his love life. As he navigates his career aspirations and romantic entanglements, he must decide what truly matters.

Critical Reception

To Have (Or Not) received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with praise often directed at the performances and the film's charming romantic comedy elements. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted romantic comedy tone.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The film's title is a play on William Shakespeare's famous line from Hamlet, 'To be, or not to be'.

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