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Picking Up Girls
The misadventures of a family of sex maniacs.
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Plot Summary
A young man, desperate to impress a girl, attempts to transform himself into the ultimate ladies' man with the help of a savvy friend. He tries various dating strategies and disguises, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and awkward encounters as he navigates the confusing world of romance.
Critical Reception
Picking Up Girls was a low-budget independent film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally considered a lighthearted, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy that didn't make a significant impact on the film landscape.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on tired romantic comedy tropes.
Lacks significant comedic punch or original storytelling.
Performances are generally seen as uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available commentary suggests it's a forgettable romantic comedy with little to distinguish it from similar genre offerings.
Fun Fact
Director Scott Shaw is known for his prolific work in direct-to-video and low-budget genre films, often working in action and exploitation genres before venturing into romantic comedies like this.
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