Jilting Joe
Jilting Joe

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Jilting Joe

1998
Movie
77 min
English

Joe and Olivia are childhood sweethearts, about to embark on their wedding day. But, the so-called happiest day of their lives is over faster than they anticipated. Olivia doesn't quite make it up the aisle, and Joe is left jilted at the altar. A decade later, Olivia and Joe are walking up the aisle again, but this time it's as bridesmaid and best man. They haven't seen each other since and they have changed. Olivia wears pleated skirts and designs multi-storey carparks; Joe is older, wiser, sexier and married to a Spanish model, Mariana. But all is not as it seems. Will first love get a second chance?

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Christopher CoppolaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck struggling actor, Joe, finds himself in a desperate situation when he is jilted by his wealthy fiancée just before their wedding. Faced with eviction and mounting debts, Joe hatches a desperate plan to impersonate a famous Hollywood producer to con his way into a better life. His scheme quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected romantic entanglements as he tries to maintain his elaborate deception.

Critical Reception

Jilting Joe received a largely lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the comedic efforts of the cast, particularly Eric Roberts, many found the film to be a formulaic and uninspired attempt at a romantic comedy. Audience reactions were similarly mixed, with some enjoying the lighthearted premise and others finding it to be forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of originality.

  • Eric Roberts' performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to elevate the material.

  • Ultimately a forgettable romantic comedy with a few scattered laughs.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Jilting Joe' is not readily available. General audience sentiment appears to be mixed, with some finding amusement in the premise and others deeming it unremarkable.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Christopher Coppola, a member of the prolific Coppola filmmaking family, though it did not achieve the same critical or commercial success as films by his more famous relatives.

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