Reno
**Some romance takes a complicated route to reach its destiny.**
It was a decent romance-comedy, but Pierce Brosnan was too old to play this role. However, I liked his performance and this film is worth watching because of his presence. ...
Some Kind of Beautiful
2015Movie99 minEnglish
By day, Richard Haig is a successful and well-respected English professor at renowned Trinity College in Cambridge. By night, Richard indulges his own romantic fantasies with a steady stream of beautiful undergraduates. But Richard has grown tired of the game and is looking for something more meaningful and lasting. So when Kate, Richard’s tanned, athletic, 25-year-old American girlfriend tells him that she is pregnant, Richard is thrilled. He looks forward to having a family of his own, being a father his children could be proud of, not some sex-fueled bobcat. There is only one problem. Richard’s not in love with Kate. Richard is in love with Kate’s sister, Olivia. He had been in love with her ever since he first saw her.
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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users50%
Director: Tom Vaughan•Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot Summary
A British teacher in America finds his life turned upside down when he meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she is married to a successful and intimidating man. He then has to navigate the complex relationships and unexpected consequences that arise from his pursuit of love.
Critical Reception
Some Kind of Beautiful received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor lacking. While the performances were sometimes praised, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a weak and uninspired script.
- Humor falls flat, making it a forgettable romantic comedy.
- Performances by the lead actors are unable to save the predictable plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Some Kind of Beautiful are divided, with many finding the plot too cliché and the romantic elements unconvincing. Some viewers appreciated the lighthearted nature and the chemistry between the leads, but a significant portion felt it was a missed opportunity for a more engaging story.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Hector and the Search for Happiness' but was retitled 'Some Kind of Beautiful' for its US release.
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