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Stood Up
Dialogue free and universal in its story-telling, Stood Up is a short film filled with memories of happily ever afters and love at first sight. Charming, loyal and perpetually single Ben is tired of always being the best friend and wing-man. After deciding to shake things up, he agrees to a blind date. But, when things go awry, will fate step in and save him from forever being friend-zoned?
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Plot Summary
A struggling musician, failing at romance, believes he's finally found the one when he meets a woman online. However, his carefully planned romantic weekend is thrown into chaos when he realizes he's been catfished by a professional scammer who uses him to pull off a series of elaborate heists.
Critical Reception
Stood Up received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. Audiences, however, found the film to be a lighthearted and entertaining comedy with charming performances from its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic comedic performances, particularly from Adam Devine.
Criticized for a derivative plot that borrows heavily from other heist and romantic comedy tropes.
Often described as a fun but forgettable popcorn flick.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Stood Up' to be a fun and amusing comedy, appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the lighthearted, entertaining plot. Some viewers noted that while not groundbreaking, it provided a good laugh and a pleasant viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Stand-Up Guy' before being changed to 'Stood Up'.
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