SummaryOver the course of one raucous night at a seaside wedding seven close friends, all members of a tight, eclectic college clique, reconvene to watch two of their own tie the knot. Laura is maid of honor to Lila, her golden girl best friend. The two have long rivaled over the groom, Tom. Friendships and alliances are tested and the love triangle co... Read More
Directed By:Galt Niederhoffer
Written By:Galt Niederhoffer
The Romantics
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Mixed or Average
43
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6.4
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75
The Romantics isn't as consistent or as well-rounded as its parent, "The Big Chill," or as entertaining as its less literate but more extroverted cousin, "St. Elmo's Fire," but with its tart dialogue and its perfect ending, it is sensitive as well as sagacious. It's a rare combination.
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A little of this movie's preppy, whiny expostulation goes a long way.
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5 Ratings
Feb 27, 2011
10
In a weird way I loved this film. It was authentic and very entertaining. It is not your common Romantic film. Passion I think it is the tone of the film, because it is what the movie is about, not only love but passion and what it can do to a group of friends.
Jul 9, 2024
9
I would highly recommend to watch this movie and I would give 9 points. I enjoyed to watch this movie.
50
Though the movie never overcomes the miscasting of its lead couple, The Romantics does show a surprisingly fine authorial touch.
50
While in some ways an improvement on the book, this seriocomedy toplining Katie Holmes remains short on truly involving characters or situations, and is likely to spark unflattering comparisons to such vaguely similar, more distinctive films as "Rachel Getting Married" and "Margot at the Wedding."
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It's a shame, but perhaps no surprise, that Niederhoffer was unable to transfer her astute vision to the big screen.
40
The mannerisms and phrasings that Holmes mimics - call it strenuous naturalism - are so recognizably Cruise that instead of establishing Laura's inner conflict she lets the strange life of Katie Holmes (Scientologist starlet, Suri momma, and Cruise-candy) slip onto the screen.
25
I wanted Paquin, who deserves better than this, to call on her vampire pals from "True Blood" and yell, "sic em!" Oh wait, they're already bloodless.
Sep 24, 2010
9
This movie surprised me by how much I liked it. I saw it almost completely because of the amazing cast, with very little prior knowledge. The story, I thought was really good. It was realistic, and maybe a little cheesy, but it worked. The acting was very good. The target audience for this was definitely adult, even though it is rated PG-13, and only adults would really connect to it. I was very shocked to see that my theater was packed and that at the door to the movie they were giving away movie theater size posters of the movies. Overall, I highly recommend this movie, especially for mature audiences.
Jun 22, 2015
6
The acting is not bad but the movie in general,is pretty **** reactions of some characters and even what is happening is barely impossible and ****,for some reason,the movie is still entertaining.
Feb 28, 2011
5
the romantics fares better as an in-flight entertainment or an hour long season finale to dawson's creek rather than the indie flick it tries hard to portray itself as. Akerman & Brody scenes create the only spark throughout the movie even though their characters are also as predictable and shallow as the rest.
Jul 15, 2013
2
The Romantics was very boring. I thought it wasn't dramatic enough and it could have done better. The plot has been over done. I did think the cast line-up was great though. I recognized stars like Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, Anna Paquin, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody, and Diana Agron. I am not a fan of Katie Holmes, but I would have to say she did an impressive job. I think it failed because it was to predictable. I don't think this is would appeal to many people and I wouldn't recommend it.
Mar 19, 2012
1
Hoped for a romantic comedy/drama that had something to it, but it was utterly vapid. The characters (and actors) were very one dimensional. I was beyond bored within the first 15 minutes watching self-absorbed people get themselves into, and out out of, predictable situations. I toughed it out only because I thought my significant other was enjoying it only to find out that we both thought the same thing at the end. Do not waste your time.
Production Company:
- 10th Hole Productions
- Benaroya Pictures
- Eva Daniels Productions
- Four of a Kind Productions
- Plum Pictures
- Rose Pictures
- Team Todd
Release Date:Sep 10, 2010
Duration:1 h 35 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:A romantic drama about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.
