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The Hating Game
2021 102 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★6.7
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Peter Hutchings
🎭 Based on
«The Hating Game»
bySally Thorne
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Description
Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
US Gross:
$5,600
Starring
Lucy Hale
Actor
Austin Stowell
Actor
Damon Daunno
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Hating Game is a light, breezy romantic comedy that succeeds as a comforting, low-stakes watch for fans of the genre. While it is praised for its charming lead performances and vibrant office chemistry, critics are divided over whether the script successfully translates the depth of the original novel.
| Acting | Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell share a palpable, electric chemistry that anchors the film's central rivalry. | |
| Originality | The film captures a lighthearted, non-vulgar tone that avoids common rom-com clichés, making it a pleasant viewing experience. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive: while some appreciate the dynamic, quick-moving narrative, others feel the transition from rivalry to romance occurs too abruptly, undermining the story's emotional progression. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split between those who find the dialogue sharp and witty and those who criticize the writing as shallow, predictable, and lacking the emotional depth of the source material. | |
| Ending | The ending is widely considered a weak point, often described as rushed or vague, leaving viewers feeling that key narrative moments were omitted. |