Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned

Movie spotlight

Old Fashioned

2014
Movie
115 min
English

A reformed frat boy opens an antique store in a college town and falls for the free-spirited girl who moves into the apartment above his shop. In time, this unlikely pair fall into a traditional courtship.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Google Users80%
Director: Douglas JacksonGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

Eldridge is a man living by his own strict moral code, which he believes is how God intended people to live. He runs an antique shop and lives a quiet life. When Amber, a free-spirited woman with a past, moves in next door, her unconventional lifestyle clashes with Eldridge's beliefs. Despite their opposing worldviews, a cautious attraction begins to grow between them.

Critical Reception

Old Fashioned received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its earnest intentions and conservative message, while others found its pacing slow and its narrative simplistic. Audiences, particularly those aligned with its Christian themes, tended to be more favorable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its positive and faith-based message.

  • Criticized for being overly simplistic and slow-paced.

  • Seen as a refreshing alternative to mainstream romantic dramas by some viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's wholesome content and its adherence to traditional values, finding it a refreshing and inspiring movie. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more developed, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and funded largely through crowdfunding by its creators, who aimed to create a film that reflected their Christian values.

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itsogs

I thought this movie dragged on a little longer than it needed to and that is the only bad thing I have to say about it. Old fashioned is something that this world needs more of, sadly because people are quick to jump in and out of relation...