Contract Lovers
Contract Lovers

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Contract Lovers

2021
Movie
79 min
English

After working undercover contracts in The Middle East and South America for a mercenary company he left the war life to start a new one in The city but instead he become a contract killer after his girlfriend dead .

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Benny & Jack (as The Farrelly Brothers)Genres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two ambitious young professionals, desperate to climb the corporate ladder, enter into a "contract relationship" to impress their bosses and advance their careers. They agree to pretend to be the perfect couple, attending all company events and presenting a united front, while maintaining strict boundaries in their personal lives. However, as their charade deepens, they find themselves developing genuine feelings for each other, complicating their carefully constructed agreement and forcing them to confront their true desires.

Critical Reception

Contract Lovers was met with a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics generally praising its charming leads and witty dialogue, though some found the premise somewhat predictable. Audiences responded favorably to the film's lighthearted tone and romantic chemistry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the undeniable chemistry between its lead actors.

  • Applauded for its lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy tropes.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar plot devices within the genre.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed "Contract Lovers," frequently highlighting the leads' engaging performances and the film's sweet and funny portrayal of a fake relationship turning real. Many found it to be a charming and feel-good movie perfect for a light watch.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for a different set of actors before Anya Taylor-Joy and Glen Powell were cast, bringing their own dynamic to the lead roles.

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