Modern Romance
Modern Romance

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Modern Romance

1994
Movie
95 min
Cantonese

Story 1: A superstitious girl who would only marry her 29th boyfriend. The 29th boyfriend is impotent. Story 2: A promisurous girl whose husband is in jail comes home one day. Story 3: A lesbian refusing to become straight Story 4: A beautiful woman who only likes men that belong to others for the challenge. Until she falls in love.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: Arthur HillerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A divorced advertising executive attempts to navigate the confusing world of modern dating, relying on self-help tapes and the advice of his friends. His quest for love leads to a series of awkward encounters and misunderstandings as he tries to find a partner who truly understands him.

Critical Reception

Modern Romance was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Albert Brooks's sharp writing and performance, as well as the film's relatable portrayal of dating anxieties. However, some found the humor occasionally too niche or the narrative structure uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Albert Brooks's witty and insightful screenplay and his performance.

  • Appreciated for its realistic, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, depiction of modern relationships.

  • Some critics found the pacing uneven and the humor occasionally too specific to Brooks's style.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a funny and accurate look at the struggles of dating, with many appreciating Albert Brooks's unique comedic voice and his ability to capture relatable relationship anxieties.

Fun Fact

Albert Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in the film, drawing heavily from his own observations and anxieties about relationships and dating.

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