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Isn't It Romantic
2019 88 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.2
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson
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Description
For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.
Budget:
$31M
US Gross:
$48.79M
Worldwide:
$48.8M
Starring
Rebel Wilson
Actor
Liam Hemsworth
Actor
Adam Devine
Actor
Awards
1 win & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
Isn't It Romantic is widely seen as a lighthearted, easy-to-watch parody that successfully lampoons romantic comedy tropes through a meta-narrative lens. While critics enjoy the witty musical elements and Rebel Wilson's comedic performance, there is disagreement over whether the film provides genuine satirical insight or simply falls into the very clichés it attempts to mock.
| Score | The musical sequences featuring pop song covers provide genuinely entertaining and standout moments throughout the film. | |
| Acting | Rebel Wilson delivers a solid, committed performance as the protagonist that helps anchor the film's premise. | |
| Originality | The film effectively utilizes a meta-fictional premise to deconstruct and satirize tired rom-com formulas. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the witty, sarcastic tone, while others argue it offers only superficial mockery rather than deep thematic insight. | |
| Theme | The overall impact is debated: viewers find the film pleasant and easy to watch, yet some feel it ultimately fails to subvert the genre's constraints and remains a bland, conventional experience. |