Blind Date
Blind Date

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Blind Date

Movie
50 min
English

Marissa is tired of online dating, so when she receives an anonymous invite to a mixer (speed dating) event at her local bar she decides to give it a try but is meeting a total stranger the best choice?

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: Blake EdwardsGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This screwball comedy follows Walter Davis, a successful architect who is secretly set up on a blind date with Nadia Gates. Walter is usually meticulous and in control, but his blind date with Nadia turns his world upside down. Nadia, an ambitious but somewhat unhinged lawyer, is the polar opposite of Walter's usual quiet life, leading to a chaotic and increasingly absurd evening filled with misunderstandings and hilarious mishaps.

Critical Reception

Blind Date received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding its humor broad and predictable. However, Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger's chemistry was often cited as a highlight, and the film found a dedicated following for its slapstick antics and retro charm. The film underperformed at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the comedic premise to be largely unfocused and reliant on slapstick.

  • The chemistry between leads Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger was a redeeming quality for some.

  • The film's plot was seen as predictable, lacking originality.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a lighthearted and entertaining comedy, appreciating the performances of the lead actors and the chaotic nature of the date. Some viewers found the humor to be dated or too silly, but many enjoyed it as a guilty pleasure.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the infamous kidney-shaped swimming pool scene, Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger were reportedly so committed to the bit that they actually got sick from the water, which had been kept in the pool for a long time.

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