She's Out of My League
She's Out of My League

She's Out of My League

2010Movie104 minEnglish

When he starts dating drop-dead gorgeous Molly, insecure airport security agent Kirk can't believe it. As his friends and family share their doubts about the relationship lasting, Kirk does everything he can to avoid losing Molly forever.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users73%
Director: Jim Field SmithGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Kirk Kettner, a regular guy working as a TSA agent at the Pittsburgh International Airport, unexpectedly finds himself dating Molly, a beautiful and successful event planner who is out of his league. Despite his insecurities and the opinions of his friends and family, Kirk tries to navigate the complexities of their relationship, facing challenges that test his confidence and their connection.

Critical Reception

She's Out of My League received a mixed reception from critics, who generally found it to be a formulaic but charming romantic comedy. While many praised the chemistry between the leads and some of the comedic moments, others felt the plot relied on predictable tropes and lacked originality. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating its lightheartedness and feel-good nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the appealing chemistry between Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve.
  • Noted for delivering predictable romantic comedy beats but with enough charm to be enjoyable.
  • Criticized by some for its reliance on the 'ordinary guy meets extraordinary woman' trope without much innovation.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and the likable performances of the main cast. Many viewers found it to be a light and entertaining romantic comedy, appreciating its positive and optimistic tone, though some noted it followed a familiar formula.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a seemingly mismatched couple is a common theme in romantic comedies, often playing on societal perceptions of attractiveness and social status.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**She’s Out of My League is edgier than need be with language and some of the humor, but in the end, it’s a solid rom-com that isn’t fun for the whole family but definitely fun for some.** I’m not typically a fan of rated-R comedies beca...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I enjoyed She’s Out of My League; let me get that out there at the outset. It is witty, mostly intelligent, and downright hilarious in places. Mind you, there were a few places that made me shake my head. There was some old fashioned gross-...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***A really good romcom marred by profane crudeness*** A TSA worker at the Pittsburgh Airport (Jay Baruchel) starts a relationship with a woman many consider to be a perfect 10 (Alice Eve), which surprises his friends and family. Can the...