We'll Never Have Paris
We'll Never Have Paris

We'll Never Have Paris

2014Movie89 minEnglish

Quinn, a neurotic man, is diagnosed with a harmless eye condition and soon after his life spirals out of control. He second-guesses his plans to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Devon, after his beautiful coworker, Kelsey, confesses that she has a crush on him. After a conversation with his best friend, Jameson, he clumsily tries to explain his doubts to Devon, but his possible proposal turns into a break-up. When Devon flees to Paris, he follows her in a last-ditch effort to win back "the one."

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users55%
Director: Simon HelbergGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, introverted man who believes he's destined to never find true love writes a memoir to his ex-girlfriend. He recounts their tumultuous relationship, his obsessive tendencies, and his grand romantic gestures that ultimately led to their breakup. The film explores themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the often-painful gap between idealized romance and reality.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many acknowledging Simon Helberg's earnest performance but finding the narrative to be uneven and overly self-indulgent. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating its quirky humor and emotional honesty, while others found it to be rambling and lacking in genuine depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and Helberg's committed performance.
  • Criticized for a meandering plot and a lack of satisfying resolution.
  • Some found the humor to be charming, others felt it was derivative.

Google audience: Google users expressed a mixed bag of opinions. Many enjoyed the film's unconventional romantic storytelling and found Simon Helberg's performance relatable and heartfelt. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story dragged at times and that the protagonist's actions were more frustrating than endearing.

Fun Fact

The film was written, directed by, and stars Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard Wolowitz on the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. I like Simon Helberg as an actor, but there is so little about this character that makes me care about him at all. And I like Melanie Lynskey, as an actor, and she's pretty ...