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The Date Movie
“Two wannabe ‘gangsta’ white boys share a trailer – and a case of squirrel-influenced stomach flu. An old man channels the spirit of a horse known as Mr. Ted and writes a hate-filled tome in the steed’s name. Two meth dealers discover a rat in their lab and one adopts it as his very own pet. A young man must face the fact that his mother is a whore and his father is her pimp. A middle aged man must face the fact that his mother is dying of emphysema and losing her marbles. And what do they all have in common, aside from an addictive need to drink the latest alcohol-laced specialty beverage, Pussy Juice? Why, it’s the unending craving for sex and/or sexual fulfillment – and sometimes, not in the way “normal” people view such biological and physiological desires.” (review excerpt by Bill Gibron)
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Plot Summary
A young woman obsessed with romantic comedies finally meets her dream man, but she must overcome a series of comedic and absurd obstacles, including interference from her cynical best friend and his disapproving family, to make their relationship work. The film parodies numerous popular romantic comedies and other films of the era.
Critical Reception
The Date Movie was overwhelmingly panned by critics, who found its humor to be uninspired, repetitive, and reliant on tired gags and pop culture references. Audiences also largely rejected the film, leading to its significant commercial underperformance.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on unoriginal gags and predictable jokes.
A parody that offers little in the way of genuine humor or insight.
Widely considered one of the worst films of its genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate dissatisfaction with the film's humor, often describing it as juvenile and lacking creativity. Many viewers found the parodies to be forced and unfunny, with little to recommend it beyond fleeting, uninspired references.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for several Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay.
Fun Fact
The film is notorious for its extremely low score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the lowest-rated films on the site.
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