Surrender
Surrender

Surrender

2000Movie94 minEnglish

Lauren is a young woman who takes to conducting interviews with a handful of amorous experiencers as a means of compiling stories for a research paper she's writing about a mysterious force that a number of sexually active people have been recently describing to her as entering them and working upon them like some kind of aphrodisiac.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Alan J. PakulaGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

This romantic comedy follows a successful but commitment-phobic bookstore owner who is forced to re-evaluate her life and relationships when she learns that her beloved bookstore may be sold to a large corporation. She finds unexpected support and romance in the most unlikely of places.

Critical Reception

Surrender received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its charming performances and witty dialogue, others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It performed moderately at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Charming leads elevate a familiar romantic comedy premise.
  • Witty dialogue and a feel-good story make for enjoyable, if predictable, viewing.
  • Some critics found the plot lacking originality and depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the chemistry between the lead actors and the heartwarming story, finding it a pleasant and lighthearted romantic comedy. However, a portion of viewers felt the storyline was too conventional and predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'The Bookstore'.

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