A Perfect Match
A Perfect Match

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A Perfect Match

2007
Movie
107 min
Dutch

On the day of his forced retirement, a grumpy school principal decides, together with his neighbour, to search for a wife on the Internet...

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Patrick KelehanGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

When a driven career woman decides to freeze her eggs, she hires an actor to pose as her perfect partner for a series of intrusive family events. However, their fake relationship begins to blur the lines between acting and reality as genuine feelings start to develop.

Critical Reception

A Perfect Match received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise to be clichéd and the execution uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the romantic elements while others were disappointed by the predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on predictable romantic comedy tropes.

  • Performances are generally adequate but fail to elevate the material.

  • The plot offers little originality and resolves too conveniently.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some finding it a light, watchable romance while others found it forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was primarily shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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