Kids in Love
Kids in Love

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Kids in Love

2016
Movie
87 min
English

Drifting through his gap year with its internships and travel plans, Jack has always suspected there was more to life than this. A chance encounter with the beautiful and ethereal Evelyn swerves his life radically off course.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Google Users38%
Director: Chris FogginGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A coming-of-age story about a group of university students navigating love, identity, and the complexities of their relationships during a vibrant summer in London. The film follows the protagonist's journey as he falls for a captivating older woman, leading him into a sophisticated but ultimately hollow social circle.

Critical Reception

Kids in Love received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its characters somewhat superficial. While some praised its youthful energy and the performances of its lead actors, the film was often criticized for failing to offer a fresh perspective on familiar coming-of-age themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Performances, particularly from Cara Delevingne, offer glimpses of potential.

  • Lacks originality and fails to leave a lasting impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Kids in Love are largely negative, with viewers frequently citing a lack of substance and a reliance on clichéd storylines. Many felt the film did not live up to the promise of its cast and themes.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Cara Delevingne's earlier credited film roles before she achieved wider international fame as an actress.

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Reno

**Well, there's always a first time for everything.** Coming-of-age romance-drama from Britain. Low budget film that was shot a couple of years ago, but saw a delayed release. Everybody knows Will Poulter from 'Narnia' and apart from tha...