Leap Year
Leap Year

Leap Year

2010Movie100 minEnglish

When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users58%
Director: Anand TuckerGenres: Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

Anna Brady travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend, Jeremy, on Leap Day, a tradition when women can propose. However, due to a series of comical mishaps and flight cancellations, she finds herself in a remote village, relying on the help of a handsome local innkeeper, Declan O'Callaghan, to get her to Dublin. As they journey across the Irish countryside, their initial animosity slowly blossoms into an unexpected romance, complicating Anna's original plans.

Critical Reception

Leap Year received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the romantic chemistry unconvincing. Audiences were slightly more forgiving, appreciating the picturesque Irish scenery and lighthearted romantic comedy elements, though it was generally considered a formulaic entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming Irish scenery and picturesque cinematography.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of genuine romantic chemistry between the leads.
  • Seen as a by-the-numbers romantic comedy with little originality.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a pleasant, albeit somewhat uninspired, romantic comedy. Many enjoyed the beautiful Irish landscapes and the charming performances, though some felt the story was too cliché and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various picturesque spots across Ireland, including County Wicklow, County Galway, and County Mayo, showcasing the country's natural beauty.

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