Girlfriend's Day
Girlfriend's Day

Movie spotlight

Girlfriend's Day

2017
Movie
70 min
English

When he's caught up in a deadly conspiracy, an unemployed greeting card writer must create the perfect card for a new holiday to save his skin.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Google Users68%
Director: Michael C. MangioneGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a world where romance is a commodity, a lonely romance novelist who writes about 'Girlfriend's Day' faces an existential crisis when the holiday is abolished. He must find a way to recapture the magic and meaning of love in a society that has commodified and then discarded it.

Critical Reception

Girlfriend's Day received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its quirky premise and Bob Odenkirk's performance, while some found its execution uneven. The film's unique concept and understated humor were often highlighted, though its narrative pacing and thematic depth were subjects of debate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and original concept.

  • Bob Odenkirk's performance as the melancholic romance novelist is a standout.

  • Some found the film's narrative a bit too quirky and slow-paced at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's originality and Odenkirk's performance, finding it a charming and thought-provoking indie comedy. Some viewers felt the story could have been developed further, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

Bob Odenkirk wrote the screenplay for 'Girlfriend's Day' himself, drawing inspiration from a time when he and his wife were considering starting a business related to the holiday.

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r96sk

r96sk

I couldn't fully buy into the absurd plot, but <em>'Girlfriend’s Day'</em> manages to make itself work... just about. Bob Odenkirk is good. I know it's a lazy claim, but this could definitely be a sequel to <em>'Better Call Saul'</em>; t...

Reno

Reno

**About a writer, most a poet!** At least it tried to be something fresh. The Netflix's experimental films giving great opportunities for small directors and stars. Not all the flicks clicks, but different than what we usually get from o...