Girlfriend
Girlfriend

Girlfriend

2010Movie93 minEnglish

A young man with Down Syndrome romantically pursues a small town single mom who is still mixed up with her volatile ex-boyfriend.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users78%
Director: Justin TonderaiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A vulnerable young man, recently released from a mental institution, attempts to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. He orchestrates an elaborate plan to win her back, involving a fake girlfriend, which leads to increasingly complex and fraught situations as his grip on reality weakens.

Critical Reception

Girlfriend received mixed to positive reviews from critics. It was often praised for its performances, particularly Rory Culkin's portrayal of a troubled young man, and its unconventional approach to exploring themes of love and mental health. However, some critics found the film's narrative to be disjointed or overly bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for compelling performances, especially from its lead.
  • Noted for its sensitive exploration of mental health and relationships.
  • Some found the narrative structure challenging or unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the strong acting, finding it to be a thought-provoking, albeit sometimes intense, viewing experience.

Fun Fact

Director Justin Tonderai also wrote the screenplay for the film, drawing inspiration from real-life events and psychological studies.

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