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No Hard Feelings
2023 103 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Comedy, Romance
Director: Gene Stupnitsky
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Description
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$50.45M
Worldwide:
$83M
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor
Andrew Barth Feldman
Actor
Laura Benanti
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2024
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
No Hard Feelings is a polarizing return to the raunchy sex-comedy genre that balances crude humor with unexpected emotional depth. While critics are divided on the film's tone and the plausibility of its premise, most agree that the central performances anchor the experience.
| Acting | Jennifer Lawrence delivers a committed and charismatic comedic performance that serves as the film's primary strength. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman is widely viewed as effective and central to the narrative’s success. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between those who find the humor sharp and refreshing for the genre, and those who perceive the jokes as repetitive, crude, or unsettling. | |
| Direction | The narrative's shift from raunchy farce to a more introspective coming-of-age drama leaves viewers conflicted on whether the tonal transition is seamless or jarring. | |
| Originality | The premise of parents hiring someone to initiate their son is viewed by some as an engagingly bold hook, while others find the concept inherently creepy or lacking in believability. |