Bad Date Chronicles
Bad Date Chronicles

Bad Date Chronicles

2017Movie84 minEnglish

Leigh runs the website "Bad Date Chronicles," which allows people to anonymously post horrible date experiences. When rival blogger Conner becomes the subject of one of her posts, they agree to date each other to see which one is the "bad dater."

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: Jessica SmithGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling baker, tired of disastrous blind dates, decides to document her romantic misadventures in a blog. As her online following grows, she attracts the attention of a charming but mysterious new suitor who might be too good to be true. She must navigate the blurred lines between her public persona and her private life while trying to find genuine connection.

Critical Reception

Bad Date Chronicles received a mixed reception, with critics praising its lighthearted humor and relatable premise but often criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, albeit unremarkable, romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and charming lead performance.
  • Criticized for falling into common rom-com tropes without offering much originality.
  • Seen as a light and entertaining watch, especially for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's humor and the relatable struggles of the protagonist, with many finding it a fun and easy watch for a casual movie night. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it didn't break new ground within the romantic comedy landscape.

Fun Fact

The bakery featured prominently in the film was a real, locally owned establishment in Los Angeles, and its owner made a cameo appearance as a patron.

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