SummaryAudrey has all of the qualities that her identical twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. Alternately, Laurel, sweet but painfully awkward, feels stuck in her life, still living at home, coddling their father and obsessed with the boy next door, for whom she used to babysit. When the sisters reunite for their bi... Read More
Directed By:Jenée LaMarque
Written By:Jenée LaMarque
The Pretty One
Metascore
Mixed or Average
53
User score
Generally Favorable
7.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
29% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
64% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Feb 2, 2014
75
The film is a quiet, tender triumph that leaves you feeling as if you've been embraced without you feeling had.
Feb 4, 2014
70
Kazan holds together a decent coming-of-age script that's emotionally sincere if tonally unfocused.
User score
Generally Favorable
68% Positive
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
21% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Sep 27, 2014
10
Ok, I really liked this movie. The characters were believable, it was cute, humorous and funny, while being sensitive at the same time. The story line was interesting, and touching. You couldn't help but like the main character, and casting was great. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. The ending was what you would have wanted to happen. And this review has to be a certain amount of characters and I don't know what else to say. But for sure, it is worth the time and money................
Oct 14, 2017
7
A movie that succeeds at having an interesting plot and likeable characters, and having overall a special B-movie charm. Is it a kind of creepy idea? Yes. Is the accident convenient and stupid? Yes.
Feb 6, 2014
60
This eerily unsettling indie takes a few pleasantly unexpected turns before winding up in a traditional place. But if you think it isn’t worth the time, you have another think coming.
Feb 20, 2014
50
Had the movie itself been more focused as a story of messy loss — and not played tonal Twister with its high concept — it might have better served its freshly oddball lead.
Feb 6, 2014
50
The Pretty One is intermittently charming, occasionally touching and entirely lacking in credibility.
Feb 5, 2014
50
The good twin/bad twin conceit in 2014 doesn’t have a shred of the original surprise, and Zoe Kazan doesn’t have the chops to carry it off anyway.
Feb 20, 2014
37
For all its intimations about finding one’s true self and the complicated setups for a big misidentification, The Pretty One is just another romantic dramedy.
Oct 16, 2014
7
Creepiness achieved! This movie tapped into feelings I rarely feel comfortable facing but was fascinated with exploring. I was truly intrigued throughout. Mostly wondering.. can they pull this off even somewhat realistically? There were a few disconnects in the story line but I forgave them for achieving the level of validity that they did considering such a challenging yet compelling premise. If you have ever wanted to attend your own funeral, at least watch the first half for a taste of what that might feel like in your worst nightmare. ***Not a spoiler since it's in the trailer ***
Dec 30, 2014
6
Strong performances highlight this strange little movie that deals with how people perceive themselves and the other around them. The script is pretty good but the direction is soft. It's not **** it's not great.
Production Company:
- Provenance Pictures
- Schorr Pictures
Release Date:Feb 7, 2014
Duration:1 h 30 m
Rating:R
Awards
Savannah Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Nomination
