The Bachelor
Jimmie is seeing his single friends get married one by one. He isn't too worried until his girlfriend Anne catches the bouquet at his friend Marco's wedding. Suddenly, his wild mustang days are numbered. He finally decides to propose to her, but he sticks his foot in his mouth and botches the proposal. Being insulted by the defeatist proposal, Anne leaves town on an assignment. After she's gone, he finds out that his recently-deceased grandfather's will stipulates that he gets nothing of a multi-million dollar fortune unless he's married by 6:05pm on his 30th birthday: tomorrow! Not being able to find Anne, Jimmie begins backtracking through his past girlfriends to find a wife.
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Plot Summary
A charming but commitment-phobic bachelor discovers that all his bachelor friends are getting married. To avoid losing their companionship, he makes a pact to marry someone by a certain date. However, his plans are complicated when he meets two very different women who capture his heart.
Critical Reception
The Bachelor received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and execution to be uninspired and predictable. Audience reception was also lukewarm, contributing to its modest box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable plot and uninspired romantic comedy tropes.
- Weak character development and chemistry between leads.
- Fails to deliver on its comedic or romantic potential.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight disappointment with the predictable storyline and a lack of genuine romantic chemistry between the main characters. Many found it to be a forgettable romantic comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for actor Ryan Gosling before Chris O'Donnell was cast.
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