I Hate Valentine's Day
I Hate Valentine's Day

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I Hate Valentine's Day

2009
Movie
98 min
English

A love story set in Manhattan, where a florist who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users49%
Director: Nia VardalosGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Genevieve is a florist who has a system: she avoids romantic entanglements by being single on Valentine's Day and every other holiday. However, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel when she meets Greg, a passionate Egyptian-American restaurateur who is a staunch supporter of Valentine's Day. Their opposing views on the holiday create a comedic clash as they navigate their budding romance.

Critical Reception

The film was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, with many finding its premise and execution uninspired and cliché. It failed to gain traction at the box office and is generally considered one of Vardalos's less successful directorial efforts.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on predictable romantic comedy tropes.

  • Nia Vardalos's performance and direction were criticized for being unoriginal.

  • The chemistry between the leads felt forced and lacked genuine connection.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of creativity and humor, with many finding the plot tedious and the characters unengaging.

Fun Fact

Nia Vardalos wrote, directed, and starred in the film, aiming for a lighthearted romantic comedy, but it ultimately did not resonate with critics or audiences.

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