Boysitter
Boysitter

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Boysitter

2015
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Mandarin

Six years ago Yuan Fei (Annie Chen) runs out on her immature longtime boyfriend Hao Chien-Jen (River Huang), when he doesn't show up on their wedding day. Six years later the two meet again.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users44%
Director: David Gordon GreenGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck young man, desperate for money, pretends to be a "boysitter" (a male babysitter) for a wealthy family. However, his night takes a chaotic turn when he gets entangled with dangerous criminals and must protect his charges while navigating a series of absurd and perilous situations.

Critical Reception

Boysitter received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its humor crude and predictable. While some appreciated its outlandish premise and committed performances, many felt the film lacked originality and relied too heavily on shock value and gross-out gags. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the over-the-top comedy and others finding it juvenile.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor is often crude and relies on predictable gags.

  • Performances are generally committed, but can't save a weak script.

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on shock value.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some finding the film's outrageous premise and R-rated humor entertaining, while others criticized its lack of substance and reliance on gross-out jokes.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a play on the term "babysitter," emphasizing the male aspect of the role and contributing to the film's R-rated comedic tone.

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