Permission
Permission

Movie spotlight

Permission

2015
Movie
14 min
English

Chinese middle class student Hua decides to propose to his American upper-class girlfriend Virginia, but first, he has to get her father's permission.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users55%
Director: Eric BerntGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Anna and Will, a devoted couple, discover that their friends are having a threesome. This revelation prompts them to explore their own boundaries and desires, leading them down an unexpected path of self-discovery and sexual exploration. As they navigate this new territory, their relationship is tested, forcing them to confront their own insecurities and redefine their love.

Critical Reception

Permission received a mixed reception from critics, with praise often directed at the performances of the lead actors, Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens. However, many found the film's exploration of sexual themes to be somewhat underdeveloped or predictable, leading to a generally lukewarm critical response.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central premise offers an intriguing starting point for exploring relationship dynamics.

  • Performances from the lead actors are generally considered a strong point.

  • The execution of the narrative and thematic exploration is often found to be lacking depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's attempt to tackle taboo subjects and the chemistry between the leads. However, many found the story to be unsatisfying and the character development to be insufficient.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The D Train' before being changed to 'Permission'.

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