A Guy Thing
A Guy Thing

A Guy Thing

2003Movie101 minEnglish

Paul Morse is a good guy. When his friends throw him a wild bachelor party, he just wants to keep his conscience clean -- which is why he's shocked when he wakes up in bed with a beautiful girl named Becky and can't remember the night before. Desperate to keep his fiancée, Karen, from finding out what may or may not be the truth, he tells her a teensy lie. Soon his lies are spiraling out of control and his life is a series of comical misunderstandings.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users49%
Director: Chris KochGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Neil Finn, a charming but commitment-phobic graphic designer, wakes up after his bachelor party to discover he has slept with the bride's sister. To make matters worse, he realizes he's also in love with his ex-girlfriend, who happens to be his best friend's new fiancée. As he navigates this romantic minefield, Neil must sort out his feelings and make a choice before his wedding day.

Critical Reception

A Guy Thing was met with generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It was criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on tired romantic comedy tropes. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it formulaic and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on clichés and predictable plot twists.
  • Lacks genuine chemistry between its leads.
  • Offers little comedic substance or originality.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a derivative and forgettable romantic comedy. Many felt the humor fell flat and the storyline was too predictable and unoriginal, failing to offer any fresh take on the genre.

Fun Fact

Jason Lee's character, Neil, is a graphic designer, and the film features several animated sequences that reflect his artistic style.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, might watch again, but hard to recommend. Don't get me wrong, I like the movie: it's well casted, has a decent story and production value, but even at the time of release, it wasn't great. There are some really funny mom...