It's Not You, It's Me
It's Not You, It's Me

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It's Not You, It's Me

2013
Movie
80 min
English

Serial commitment-phobe, Dave, is reeling from his decision to break up with his near perfect, now ex-girlfriend. As he tries to forget her, his battling inner voices come to life and cloud his mind with conflicting desires. Meanwhile, Carrie's own disjointed inner voices push her to move on with someone less complicated. Sensing time is short, Dave embarks on a sincere and sometimes fumbled personal journey to conquer his fear of commitment.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users65%
Director: Shana FesteGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman discovers her boyfriend has cheated on her just before their wedding. Heartbroken and seeking a way to cope, she begins a journey of self-discovery and healing. Along the way, she grapples with her past relationships and tries to redefine her understanding of love and commitment. The film explores the complexities of heartbreak and the resilience of the human spirit.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some acknowledging the relatable premise and performance of its lead actress, while others found the execution predictable and lacking depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its lighthearted approach to a common relationship issue and others finding it cliché.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to tackle relatable relationship issues with a comedic touch.

  • While the premise is familiar, the execution is often seen as lacking originality.

  • The lead performance is frequently cited as a highlight, though it struggles to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a fairly standard romantic comedy with a few funny moments and a relatable protagonist. Some viewers appreciated its straightforward approach to dealing with infidelity and the subsequent emotional fallout, while others felt it didn't offer anything particularly new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Romantics', but it was changed to 'It's Not You, It's Me' before its release.

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