All's Faire in Love
All's Faire in Love

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All's Faire in Love

2009
Movie
104 min
English

Two rival medieval families compete for power and love in the fairytale world of the Renaissance. Will is a student who was sent by his professor to work in the fairgrounds after missing a few classes. Here he meets the kind and charming Kate, who quit her job at the bank to work at the fair. This is where this modern-day love story begins, in Renaissance garb!

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users25%
Director: Scott MarshallGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A conservative college student, Dana, goes undercover as a medieval enthusiast at a Renaissance Faire to investigate her boyfriend's alleged cheating. She discovers a passionate jousting tournament and unexpected romance, blurring the lines between her mission and her heart. As she gets closer to the truth, she finds herself drawn to a charming knight.

Critical Reception

All's Faire in Love received largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some found the premise lighthearted, many criticized the predictable plot, weak humor, and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • A derivative romantic comedy with a weak script.

  • Lacks charm and genuine humor.

  • The Renaissance Faire setting fails to save a predictable and uninspired plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and humor. Many found the plot predictable and the characters unengaging, leading to a generally unfavorable reception.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in some regions, indicating a lack of confidence in its theatrical appeal.

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