Leap Year
Leap Year

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Leap Year

2010
Movie
94 min
Spanish

Journalist Laura works at home, isolating herself from others. While she lies to her mother and brother, Raul, on the phone about having an active social life, Laura's days consist of gazing at her neighbors, eating canned food and going to clubs to bring home strangers. As the anniversary of her father's death draws near, Laura develops a relationship with Arturo, a charismatic actor who shares her taste for rough sex.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users54%
Director: Anand TuckerGenres: Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

A woman travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, a tradition said to ensure the proposal will be accepted. However, when her plans go awry, she enlists the help of a cynical but charming local innkeeper to get her to Dublin. Along the way, they encounter a series of comical obstacles and unexpected romantic sparks.

Critical Reception

Leap Year received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor to be lacking. Audiences were slightly more receptive, appreciating the romantic chemistry between the leads and the picturesque Irish scenery, but many still found the film to be a clichéd romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A by-the-numbers romantic comedy with little originality.

  • Relies heavily on the charm of its lead actors and the beauty of its setting.

  • Predictable plot and underdeveloped humor leave much to be desired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many appreciated the charming performances and the scenic Irish landscapes, finding it a pleasant if unoriginal romantic escape. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be formulaic and lacking in genuine comedic moments.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Ireland, with many scenes filmed in County Connemara, County Wicklow, and Dublin.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Quite a disturbing movie without much purpose nor rhythm. Although the character is believable in current life time, the progression of the story is not.