The Layover
The Layover

The Layover

2017Movie88 minEnglish

When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users38%
Director: William "Willem" BrownGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two lifelong best friends, Kate and Lori, decide to escape their respective relationship troubles by taking a spontaneous trip to the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico. However, their tropical getaway quickly turns into a chaotic competition when they discover that the same man they're both trying to win back is also on the island. What follows is a hilarious and often absurd battle of wits and charm as they vie for his attention.

Critical Reception

The Layover received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak humor, and uninspired performances. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a passable, lighthearted comedy, while others found it disappointing and forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor falls flat, relying on tired tropes and a predictable storyline.
  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
  • Despite a potentially fun premise, the execution is largely disappointing.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a predictable and unfunny comedy, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of originality and engaging plot. Some viewers felt it was a watchable but forgettable film, while others found it to be a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'Under the Tuscan Sun', but the title was changed during production.

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Gimly

Gimly

Alexandra Daddario is an absolutely champion. She always gives 100% and I respect her for that immensely. The same goes for her in _The Layover_, but this straight up is not a good film. The leads are just not on the same level (in terms...