No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings

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No Hard Feelings

2020
Movie
93 min
German

Parvis, the son of exiled Iranians, copes with life in his small hometown by indulging himself with pop culture, Grindr dates, and raves. After being caught shoplifting, he is sentenced to community service at a refugee shelter where he meets siblings Banafshe and Amon, who have fled Iran. As a romantic attraction between Parvis and Amon grows, the fragile relationship between the three is put to a test.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users86%
Director: Gene StupnitskyGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Facing financial ruin, Maddie Barker accepts a peculiar job offer from wealthy helicopter parents: to 'date' their shy, awkward 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. Maddie has one summer to bring Percy out of his shell and into adulthood, but she soon discovers that the seemingly simple task is more complicated than she ever imagined.

Critical Reception

No Hard Feelings received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Jennifer Lawrence's comedic performance and the film's willingness to embrace its R-rated premise. While some found the plot predictable, many appreciated its blend of raunchy humor and genuine heart.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jennifer Lawrence delivers a standout comedic performance.

  • The film successfully balances raunchy humor with surprising heart.

  • While the premise is unconventional, it's executed with charm and wit.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'No Hard Feelings,' appreciating Jennifer Lawrence's energetic performance and the movie's bold, often hilarious, comedic approach. Many viewers found the film to be a fun and surprisingly sweet experience, with a good balance of humor and character development.

Fun Fact

Jennifer Lawrence reportedly signed on to the project partly because she felt the script was one of the funniest she had ever read and loved the opportunity to play a character so different from her previous roles.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This film is probably more remarkable because it deals with a same-sex attraction between two young immigrant Iranian lads rather than because the drama is especially innovative or interesting. "Parvis" (Benny Radjaipour) is a bit of a stre...