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When we met
Yuki Inoue was arrested on suspicion where she bit off a man's genitalia. However, she had absolutely no recollection of any such incident. And also Hiroaki Ishida, a police inspector in Shibuya police station, involved continuous bizarre case when he investigated her. It seemed that his "EGO" couldn't control his "ID". Ryoko Minami, who came from the first investigation division, tried to inject a benzodiazepine class anxiolytic agent into herself to build the same situation of Hiroaki Ishida. Because she wanted to know the fact in his case. At that time, she watched another Ryoko Minami who removed her own uterus with her bare hands. Then the trail of Yuki Inoue started. Did the unreasonable truth reveal in the trial?.
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Plot Summary
Noah Weber, after a magical night with Carrie, finds himself friend-zoned. He utilizes a mysterious photo booth that allows him to travel back in time to the night they first met, hoping to change his fate. However, each attempt to win Carrie over results in unexpected and often disastrous outcomes, forcing him to re-evaluate what 'winning her over' truly means.
Critical Reception
When We First Met received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the premise unoriginal and the execution predictable. Audiences, however, were more forgiving, appreciating the comedic performances and the lighthearted romantic plot, leading to a mixed reception overall.
What Reviewers Say
The film's time-travel premise feels derivative and lacks genuine innovation.
While Adam DeVine's comedic timing is a highlight, the romantic subplot struggles to gain traction.
The humor often falls flat, and the plot resolutions feel unearned and convenient.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and fun romantic comedy, with many appreciating the humor and the performances of the main cast. Some viewers noted that the plot was predictable but still enjoyable as a feel-good movie.
Fun Fact
Director Ari Sandel also directed the Oscar-winning short film 'West Bank Story'.
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