Nice To Meet You
The woman is awoken from her mid-afternoon suburban slumber by the arrival of an attractive young man over her garden fence. The man is being chased by the police and begs the woman to hide him, which much to her own surprise, she does. The police come and go leaving them alone at the back door, the sexual chemistry between them is as clear as day and were it not for an arrival at the front door things may have progressed further. The woman has a daughter and relations are at an all time low. However, the situation becomes even more strained when the girl brings a man back one night, the very same man from over the garden fence just days before. Despite their shock, the young man and the woman keep their cool maintaining the illusion that they have never met, evidently there is unfinished business they need to attend to.
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Plot Summary
A socially awkward young woman, desperate to escape her small-town life, concocts an elaborate scheme involving a fake online persona and a series of escalating lies to attract the attention of a popular reality TV star. As her deception grows, she finds herself entangled in a web of manufactured relationships and unexpected emotions.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its charming lead performance and humorous take on modern romance and online identity. Some noted that the plot occasionally strained credulity, but overall it was seen as a lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming lead performance and relatable exploration of modern dating.
- Noted for its humor and lighthearted approach to romantic comedy tropes.
- Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable or over-the-top.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a pleasant and amusing romantic comedy, appreciating the lead actress's performance and the amusing situations. Some viewers felt the story was a bit simplistic, but most enjoyed it as a fun, easy watch.
Fun Fact
The film is a Norwegian production, originally titled 'En helt vanlig dag på kontoret' (A Completely Ordinary Day at the Office), and was later re-edited and released internationally as 'Nice to Meet You' with some altered scenes.
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