I Feel Pretty
I Feel Pretty

I Feel Pretty

2018Movie110 minEnglish

A head injury causes a woman to develop an extraordinary amount of confidence and believe she's drop dead gorgeous.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users70%
Director: Abby Kohn and Marc SilversteinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Renee Bennett, a woman plagued by insecurity, has a life-changing epiphany after hitting her head during a SoulCycle class. She wakes up believing she is stunningly beautiful and confident, which completely transforms her outlook and leads her to pursue her dreams with newfound boldness. As she navigates her new reality, she discovers that her inner transformation is more powerful than any external change.

Critical Reception

I Feel Pretty received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Amy Schumer's comedic performance but criticizing the film's premise and execution. Audiences were also divided, with some finding the message empowering and others finding it shallow or problematic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amy Schumer delivers a genuinely funny and relatable performance.
  • The film's message about self-confidence is well-intentioned but inconsistently executed.
  • Some critics found the humor and plot to be uninspired or predictable.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's positive message and Amy Schumer's comedic talents, finding it to be a lighthearted and enjoyable watch. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the humor didn't always land.

Fun Fact

Amy Schumer initially turned down the role of Renee because she felt the character was too similar to her own stand-up persona and she wanted to play a more grounded character. However, she was eventually convinced by the directors, Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, to take on the part.

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