Man Up
Director: Ben Palmer
Actors: Lake Bell, Rory Kinnear, Ken Stott
PlotNancy, a single woman in her 30s, is jaded by the dating scene and struggles to find the right person. On her way to her parents' anniversary celebration, she inadvertently steals the blind date of another woman at a train station. The man, Jack, mistakes Nancy for his intended date. Initially hesitant, she decides to go along with the ruse, and they spend the evening together. They form an unexpected connection while navigating various social adventures, misunderstandings, and personal revelations.
As Nancy's deception begins to unravel, Jack's recent heartbreak and newfound feelings for her complicate matters. Amidst the chaos of their developing relationship, both characters confront their past romantic failures and insecurities. Their accidental meeting forces them to reevaluate their desires, leading to moments of awkward hilarity and heartfelt conversations.
Writers: Tess Morris
Release Date: 13 Nov 2015
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Man Up is an entertaining and well-executed romantic comedy with strong on-screen chemistry, solid audio/visuals, and engaging supplemental content.
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