I made it about 25 mins and and stopped. I normally NEVER do that and hate when ppl do and write a review but I just could not with this movie! More for younger generations but also just NOT funny. Stupid internet references make the majority of this movie. The couple were not even worth looking at. At least have hot looking actors to take my mind off of how bad your movie is...
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studioginger11 September 2021The movie could be good overall but the content is not so different from sending an emoji, a lot of modern communication slashed out as it is really actual.... So sorry to say that love belongs to a romantic feeling not to how many likes you get over social media, and all the characters are all so concerned about it 😏😏😏
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keitronwallace17 July 2022I can understand not finding the humor to be "relevant" to older viewers, but some people are rating this movie poorly without even having the decency of finishing it. I almost changed the channel before 10min even passed but I stuck it out and ended up enjoying it. It was cute. It was clever. Nothing to write home about but it was good. Yes, there were some serious continuity issues, but, overall, I didn't feel like I wasted my time watching it.
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laurawalters-2750018 September 2021I legitimately have second-hand embarrassment from these 10/10 reviews.
"I was cackling, crying and so invested." No you weren't
"We lived, laughed, and loved." Similar wording as previous review
"Authentic Millennial Fairy-tale" People speak like that? In real life? Out loud?
"When Harry Met Sallry for the Millenial Generation?" no lol
"18-25 year old will love this" That's a very specific age range
"I, like most 18-35 year old movie viewers" We'll see if you really speak for them when actual genuine reviews start coming in.
"The perfect movie for anyone in the 18-35 year old demographic!" Mentioning that demo AGAIN.
It gets better "Me and my very large & diverse group of 18-35 year old friends" haha you loooove mentioning that demo.
"A Must Watch for Millennial and Gen-Z Viewers!" You can feel the desperation.
"A TRIUMPH FOR ALL DEMOGRAPHICS!" Oh we've expanded on the demo now
"I saw this film with several of my 18-35 year old friends" Oh we're back to the specific demo
"This work of art is an honest representation of life that me and all of my (millennial/gen-z) friends have been craving to see in the age of technology and swiping right." Word vomit
The words "authentic" and "millennial" are used over and over again.
One username is literally "millennial_queen" and only has 1 review lol.
Thanks for the laughs, and by that I mean the sad, sad reviews and not the movie itself, which was horrid. -
Mah_Jam23 September 2021Just watched 15 minutes of this movie, then turned it off. The actors were so silly that I couldn't continue watching it. It could be good after that, but given this unattractive beginning, I don't think so.
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Gordon-1125 September 2021This film has a very narrow target audience, and I'm not among them. I didn't relate to the story or the characters at all. I find it boring.
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ferguson-69 September 2021Greetings again from the darkness. One must presume that many Millennials in their mid-to-late 20s will recognize and relate to the characters and situations in this indie Romantic Comedy from writer-director Jonah Feingold. For those born prior to 1980, that's likely to be more challenging, and in fact, some of the conversations may more closely resemble a foreign language than familiar human exchanges. We can almost picture the emoji's as these characters speak.
Milo (Jaboukie Young-White) and Wendy (Francesca Reale) are two single New Yorkers who match on the cleverly-named dating app, "Meet Cute". Of course, that's also the cinematic description for most every Rom-Com initial introduction since the days of Howard Hawks, Frank Capra, and Ernst Lubitsch. After a perfect first date-turned one-night stand, Milo and Wendy ghost each other. Three weeks later they have a café meeting where Wendy presents a "Best Friends with Benefits" contract. He wants more, while she just wants this. BFWB is a step beyond FWB since it's more than sex. The two will regularly hang out and offer each other life and relationship advice - but definitely no "I love you" or PDA. Even their friends Hank (Brian Muller) and Jessie (Catherine Cohen) recognize this for the bad idea it is ... but Hank and Jessie are too distracted developing their own bond to care too much.
Feingold utilizes some very cool water colors over the opening credits, and Grant Fonda's score is spot on throughout. There will be comparisons to FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS and NO STRONGS ATTACHED, two movies released in 2011. However, a better and more interesting connection is to see how Feingold was influenced by WHEN HARRY MET SALLY... (1989) and ANNIE HALL (1977), two of the very best romantic comedies. Just keep in mind that this film is for those born in this modern era, where the rules of dating are determined by social media and dating (hook-up) apps. We are told that Millennials are "cursed with choices".
Feingold's characters discover break-up email templates (these people can't subject themselves to face-to-face conflict), the real world expense of wedding planners, the confusing dynamics of haggling over who pays for dinner and drinks, and of course, the importance of guacamole. The characters are believable and seem like folks we could know ... except when they speak. Jerry Ferrara (Turtle in "Entourage") plays doorman Cole and also serves as the film's narrator, a welcome guide through the reasons behind the actions.
Cinematographer Maria Rusche effectively captures the familiar sites of NYC, as well as the food and drink moments that go with dating. Director Feingold comes up short in his cameo, although in a humorous way. The four lead actors are not yet household names, and probably won't be recognized by most viewers - though expect them to be part of the next wave. Mostly Feingold keeps things light and cutesy, and whether intentionally or not, reminds us that social media can be manipulative and controlling. Those pushing 30, especially New Yorkers, will likely enjoy seeing their life on screen, while the rest of us simply wonder how hooking up and hanging out isn't considered a serious relationship.
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mincic25 July 2022I usually can watch such undemanding movies, but unfortunately this one does not belong to that group. The characters themselves were not simaptic from the very beginning, at least to me.. the script is too cliche, and what bothered me the most was sountrack. Music was just unbearable, scattered everywhere without any relation to the film, at times hysterical and after a 10 or 15 minutes of film, I just had to let it go. Sorry :(
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flexi_brain24 April 2022It is not comical, rather I'd say it is deep. Two people dealing with their insecurities. It is suited for anybody who is looking for a light hearted take on relationships.
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jimpeters-2744020 December 2021You know a movie is bad if they have to purchase perfect 10 ratings just to bring the over-all rating up to mediocre. I didn't make it past 15 minutes. I should have listened to myself after watching the trailer and passed on this one. Dull and juvenile.
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tinygreenbug12 September 2021The perfect movie for anyone in the 18-35 year old demographic! Me and my very large & diverse group of 18-35 year old friends are huge fans of the extremely talented actor/writer/comedian Jaboukie Young-White.
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dontakeitpersonal5 November 2021Meh... Some friend could have told you the same story and this would be playing as a fantasy in your head to help you visualise. Nothing special, no humor.
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The movie just jumped around and never caught me interest. Kept watching hoping for it to change. Change it did ... but for the worst.. Someone is very inexperienced in making movies or their heart wasn't in it during the making of the movie.
The concept has potential but the writer of this movie has a problem finding the core of what a movie needs. Would love to see a re-write of something similar but more relating to reality and life as it really is. -
Goldie719 September 2021I lasted 14 minutes then I had to turn it off. It's one of those cringe movies where everything is ott, the acting is poor and every scene is moves at at million miles an hour.
Watch something else or stare at at wall instead. Either would be more enjoyable. -
lahmer10 September 2021No story line just a bunch of kids who do not know what the want. Talking about sex and issues which none oft hem either understand .As one said like harry meets sally,this one never ever watched it.
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grfgcutk17 September 2021Think about all the talent out there struggling and suffering for their art getting no traction. Then realise that this awful awful beyond mediocre horrid piece of garbage written and directed by a clearly disturbed mind got this trash made. They dragged down actual talent on screen (Jaboukie deserves better) in this irredeemable trash.
An exemplar of everything wrong with society. The people behind this movie should be in jail. -
myronlearn20 January 2023First of all this movie is one big mess from beginning to end. Poorly written, directed and acted, it follows the lives of incredibly dull, 20 something misfits of both sexes. The narrators that plague this film are distracting and annoying. My suggestion would be to fast forward through the first five minutes, not that there's anything worthwhile waiting on the other side. I hate the way this film represents young New Yorkers. For the most part, they're far more mature than these characters are. Nobody in his or her right mind would find any of these NYC meatballs attractive or even appealing. Some of their voices, especially the very first narrator we're subjected to, are like listening to finger nails slowly going down on a chalkboard.
I wonder how many of the poor souls associated with this piece of cinematic crap, are even NYers. -
dogmanmeme12 September 2021I am a young adult and Jaboukie Young-White (famous actor/writer/comedian) astounds in his performance. We lived, laughed, and loved. Bravo.
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dijana-vilic3 April 2023As I previously logged in here with the Facebook option, and I haven't updated my creds with the new workflow after the Facebook login option cancellation, I did not mind doing that now and completing all the steps just to be able to leave a review for this mess. The plot is terrible. The acting is even worse. Especially the lead actor. He should do something else with his life. Please stop 'acting'. Saing words from the script and making strange faces does not count as acting. Cringe would be a better description.
And who ever thought this movie should be made, they should leave the movie business. -
jeromanoff12 September 2021Titanic, Citizen Kane, Hot Tub Time Machine. What do these movies have in common? None of them can hold a candle to the cinematic masterpiece that is DATING AND NEW YORK. I saw this film with several of my 18-35 year old friends who are also fans of comedian Jaboukie Young-White and it did NOT disappoint. Jonah Feingold is a brilliant director with great promise! Francesca Reale dazzles on the screen! Jaboukie Young-White steals the show. 10/10 highly recommend!
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millennial_queen12 September 2021I, like most 18-35 year old movie viewers, would agree that actor/writer/comedian Jaboukie Young-White as Milo encompasses what it's like to date in the age of today. This work of art is an honest representation of life that me and all of my (millennial/gen-z) friends have been craving to see in the age of technology and swiping right.
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chjzcwrhfb17 September 2021I love what Jaboukie Young-White brought to this film. He gave it life and I'm super excited to see everything in store for him next. Francesca Reale made a great leading lady and suited her character well!
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cheezelouize13 September 2021Rising star Jaboukie Young-White is one to watch! His humor and talent is undeniable, and he really shines in this movie.
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ghetarr200110 September 2021First time feature director Jonah Feingold offers a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre with Dating & New York. As with 2018's digital-centric film Searching, Feinfold authentically utilizes FaceTime, Instagram, text messaging, dating apps, and modern communication tools to serve the story. The film explores the new challenges and endless potential for dating in the digital era. While watching, one wonders whether dating apps and the ability to swipe left and right doomed relationships for millenials, or perhaps made romances even stronger when two strangers find a connection amidst this superficial dating backdrop.
Francesca Reale and Jaboukie Young-White are experly cast, each displaying that rare range between painful awkwardness and true heart. With echoes of Noah Baunbach's Frances Ha sprinkled throughout, Dating & New York becomes an impressive entry about cutting through the clutter of shallow relationships and friendships in the pursuit of something genuine.