Overnight Delivery
Overnight Delivery

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Overnight Delivery

1998
Movie
87 min
English

A man suspects his girlfriend of being unfaithful, so he sends her a letter, but then finds out that he was wrong. He has 24 hours to stop the package, prevent a disaster, and fall in love. The only problem is the delivery man will not stop until the package has been delivered.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Google Users58%
Director: Jason BloomGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A college student, Wyatt, mistakenly sends a romantic videotape meant for his girlfriend, Bridget, to a pharmaceutical exec's wife instead. Simultaneously, Bridget is in another city, and Wyatt tries to retrieve the tape before she can find out about his feelings. He enlists the help of a quirky pizza delivery girl, Ivy, in his desperate, cross-country race against time.

Critical Reception

Overnight Delivery was largely met with negative reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office. It is often remembered as an early, less successful film for its starring actors, Paul Rudd and Reese Witherspoon, and has gained a cult following over the years for its quirky humor and unique premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and quirky premise.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a forgettable teen comedy that doesn't live up to its potential.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a lighthearted and fun, albeit silly, comedy. Many enjoyed the chemistry between the leads and the fast-paced, road-trip nature of the plot. However, some felt the humor was hit-or-miss and the story predictable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a darker comedy with a more R-rated script, but it was significantly toned down to achieve a PG-13 rating.

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