Surprised by Love
Surprised by Love

Surprised by Love

2015Movie84 minEnglish

The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Bille WoodruffGenres: Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

A charming but commitment-phobic young man agrees to pretend to be the boyfriend of a successful businesswoman to make her ex jealous. However, as they spend more time together, they start to develop real feelings for each other, leading to unexpected complications and genuine romance. The plan to dupe the ex-boyfriend quickly becomes a challenge as their manufactured relationship begins to feel remarkably real.

Critical Reception

Surprised by Love received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often described it as a predictable but charming romantic comedy. While some reviewers appreciated the chemistry between the leads and its lighthearted tone, others found the plot formulaic and lacking in originality. Audience reception tended to be more favorable, appreciating its feel-good nature and romantic storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable but enjoyable romantic comedy with likable leads.
  • The film offers a light and sweet escape, despite its formulaic plot.
  • Fans of the genre will find the chemistry between the protagonists appealing.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Boyfriend' before being changed to 'Surprised by Love'.

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