They Came Together
They Came Together

They Came Together

2014Movie83 minEnglish

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users68%
Director: David WainGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This satirical romantic comedy follows Molly and Joel as they navigate their complicated relationship and the world of corporate big business. Molly, a young bakery owner, is struggling to keep her business afloat, while Joel, a corporate executive, is threatened by a pending merger. Their lives become entangled as they form an unlikely bond, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and romantic entanglements, all while poking fun at the tropes of the rom-com genre.

Critical Reception

They Came Together received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its sharp satirical humor and the chemistry between its lead actors. Some critics found the humor too niche or repetitive, but overall, it was recognized as a clever send-up of romantic comedy conventions.

What Reviewers Say

  • A sharp and witty parody of romantic comedies that successfully subverts genre expectations.
  • Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler deliver charming performances that anchor the film's comedic ambitions.
  • While some jokes land better than others, the film's overall commitment to its satirical premise is commendable.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and the performances of the main cast, appreciating its unique take on the romantic comedy genre. Some viewers found the humor to be a bit too absurd or overly referential to other films.

Fun Fact

The film is a deliberate parody of romantic comedy tropes, with the characters and plot points often mirroring those found in classic films of the genre, such as When Harry Met Sally...

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Narate

Narate

"_I have watched many, many of Molly's boyfriends bend my wife over that sideboard and flunk the hell out of this test!_" The humor in this is so random that you would think that it is a remake of a Shakespeare story but with half the ca...