The Rebound
Director: Bart Freundlich
Actors: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Andrew Cherry
PlotSandy is a smart, vibrant woman who moves to New York City with her two kids after discovering her husband’s infidelity. She finds herself eager to start a new chapter and takes an apartment above a coffee shop where she befriends Aram, a kind-hearted 25-year-old struggling to find direction in life after his marriage falls apart. Sandy hires Aram to be a part-time nanny for her children, and while significantly younger, he quickly forms a close bond with her family, becoming an integral part of their lives.
As Sandy tries to navigate life as a single mother and re-enter the dating scene, she discovers that she and Aram share a genuine connection. Their relationship starts off with a deep friendship, but the lines between friendship and romance begin to blur as they spend more time together. The complications and challenges of dating someone significantly younger become evident, forcing both of them to face their own personal demons and societal expectations.
Writers: Bart Freundlich
Release Date: 07 Feb 2012
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Rebound features sharp video quality and a unique plot, but poor tonal execution and lackluster special features make it a pass for all but diehard Zeta-Jones fans.
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