About Fate
About Fate

About Fate

2022Movie99 minEnglish

Two strangers believe in love but never seem to be able to find its true meaning. In a wild twist of events, fate puts each in the other's path on one stormy New Year's Eve.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users62%
Director: Mark RaddingGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two strangers, Margot and Griffin, meet by chance and instantly dislike each other, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and antagonistic encounters. However, as fate would have it, they keep crossing paths, forcing them to confront their preconceived notions and perhaps discover a connection they never expected. The film follows their tumultuous journey as they navigate misunderstandings and animosity, leading towards an unlikely romance.

Critical Reception

About Fate received a largely mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the plot predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements and the chemistry between the leads, though many still noted the formulaic nature of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable romantic comedy tropes, often lacking originality.
  • The leads' chemistry is a highlight, but not enough to salvage the weak script.
  • Humor is inconsistent, with some jokes landing better than others.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a charming, albeit predictable, romantic comedy. Many enjoyed the performances of Emma Roberts and Thomas Mann, and appreciated the lighthearted, feel-good nature of the film. Some viewers felt the plot was too formulaic and lacked surprise, but overall it was seen as a decent watch for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Italy, with many scenes taking place in and around the picturesque scenery of the Amalfi Coast.

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I'll watch anything with Emma Roberts in it.