Look Both Ways
Look Both Ways

Look Both Ways

2022Movie110 minEnglish

On the night of her college graduation, Natalie's life splits into parallel realities after she takes a pregnancy test. What will life and love bring?

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users76%
Director: Wanuri KahiuGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows Natalie, a college student on the cusp of graduation, who experiences two parallel realities on the night of her final exams. In one reality, she gets pregnant and decides to become a mother in her hometown, while in the other, she moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dream career. Both paths explore her relationships, personal growth, and the choices that shape her future.

Critical Reception

Look Both Ways received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its ambitious concept and Lili Reinhart's performance, but some found the execution of its dual narrative to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise exploring life choices and alternate realities.
  • Lili Reinhart's performance as Natalie was widely commended for its emotional depth.
  • Some critics felt the dual storylines lacked sufficient depth and felt underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's concept and Lili Reinhart's performance, finding it to be a relatable and engaging exploration of 'what if' scenarios. However, some viewers felt that the plot could have been more cohesive and that certain elements were predictable.

Fun Fact

Director Wanuri Kahiu is a renowned Kenyan filmmaker known for her Afrofuturist work, making this her first major Hollywood production.

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