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Hooking Up
2020 105 min United States of America R 16+
★5.5
Comedy, Drama
Director: Nico Raineau
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Description
Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addict. As their true motivations for the road trip come to light, the unlikely pair force one another to confront their issues, discovering that there might actually be more to love than just sex.
Starring
Brittany Snow
Actor
Sam Richardson
Actor
Anna Akana
Actor
Key opinion
Hooking Up is generally viewed as an uneven romantic dramedy that struggles to reconcile its comedic and serious elements. While the performances, particularly those of Brittany Snow and the supporting cast, receive praise for bringing depth to the material, the film is hampered by a predictable script and a disjointed tone.
| Acting | Brittany Snow delivers a compelling and emotionally resonant performance that stands out as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances by Sam Richardson and Anna Akana provide delightful and memorable character work. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on predictable dramatic beats and a nonsensical approach to thematic parallels. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is inconsistent, failing to effectively bridge the gap between its sexual humor and its heavy cancer-related drama. |