The Valet
The Valet

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The Valet

2022
Movie
124 min
English

World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users84%
Director: Richard WongGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A world-famous actress faces a PR crisis when her affair with a married man is exposed. To save her reputation, she hires a parking attendant to pose as her lover. However, her plan complicates when the parking attendant's own life and relationships become entangled in the charade.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the charming performances and comedic premise but finding the plot predictable and the humor occasionally falling flat. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements and the chemistry between the leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances, particularly from Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and some uneven comedic pacing.

  • Appreciated as a lighthearted and sweet romantic comedy, though not particularly groundbreaking.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'The Valet,' finding it to be a charming and entertaining romantic comedy. Many viewers highlighted the humor and the likable performances of the cast as strong points. The film was seen as a pleasant and easy-to-watch movie for a casual viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2006 French comedy 'La Doublure' (The Valet).

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