Romance Complicated
Romance Complicated

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Romance Complicated

2016
Movie
150 min
Gujarati

As a favor to his father's best friend, a young man agrees to escort a woman to America where she's expected to devote herself to her studies.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Brad FurmanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A charming but commitment-phobic graphic designer finds his life turned upside down when he meets a woman who seems perfect in every way. However, he soon discovers she's the ex-girlfriend of his new boss, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and awkward situations as he tries to navigate his feelings while keeping his job and potential relationship intact.

Critical Reception

Romance Complicated received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative humor. Audiences, however, seemed to find it a light and entertaining romantic comedy, appreciating the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on tired romantic comedy tropes.

  • Performances from the main cast are often praised, though not enough to elevate the material.

  • The humor occasionally lands but is largely inconsistent.

Google audience: Google users found 'Romance Complicated' to be a decent, lighthearted watch for a casual movie night, with many enjoying the chemistry between the leads and finding the story amusing. However, some felt it was too formulaic and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Comeback' before being changed to 'Romance Complicated' during its production and marketing.

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