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Dates in Real Life
Ida spends most of her life online. When her boyfriend Marvin, whom she's never met in person, announces he's dating another woman in real life, her world collapses. Ida sets out on a quest to find her own physical partner.
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Plot Summary
A young man, dealing with a recent breakup, finds an unusual source of solace and connection through a peculiar online service that offers people to roleplay as significant others for a fee. As he navigates these staged relationships, he begins to confront his own emotional struggles and the nature of genuine human connection.
Critical Reception
Dates in Real Life garnered attention for its unique premise and its exploration of modern dating and loneliness. Critics praised its offbeat humor and the genuine emotion conveyed by its performances, while some found its pacing and narrative arc to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky premise and heartfelt performances.
Explores themes of modern connection and loneliness with a unique touch.
Some viewers found the narrative to be a bit too quirky or underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's original concept and its touching portrayal of emotional vulnerability. Many enjoyed the blend of humor and drama, finding the central performance relatable, though some wished for a more conventional or resolved storyline.
Fun Fact
The film was written, directed by, and stars Cooper Raiff, who also directed the critically acclaimed 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'.
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