Date Movie (2006) Review in 2025
Date Movie is a comedy film that spoofs popular romantic movies. The movie follows Andy Stitzer, a lonely man who gets advice from his friends on how to improve his love life.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for young children due to mature themes and crude humor.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of crude humor and satire. However, it's not particularly memorable, and some jokes fall flat.
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The movie takes a satirical approach to popular romantic movies, parodying films like 'Meet the Parents' and 'The Wedding Crashers'. The film's humor is crude and often relies on slapstick comedy, which may not appeal to everyone.
Review Details
story6.50/10
The story is predictable and relies heavily on clichés, but it's not without its moments. The film's satire is hit-or-miss, and some jokes fall flat.
acting6.50/10
The acting is decent, but it's not particularly impressive. The cast does a good job with the material they're given, but they're not particularly memorable.
characters7.00/10
The characters are well-developed, but they're not particularly memorable. The cast does a decent job with the material they're given.
direction6.00/10
The direction is competent, but it's not particularly inspired. The film's pacing is well-balanced, but some scenes feel like they're dragging on.
cinematography5.00/10
The cinematography is standard fare, with nothing particularly noteworthy. The film's visuals are clear and well-lit, but they're not particularly memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The film has some funny moments, and the cast does a decent job with the material they're given.
Cons
The story is predictable, and some jokes fall flat. The film's satire is hit-or-miss, and the cinematography is standard fare.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants."
"You're not a vegetarian because you love animals. You're a vegetarian because you hate the idea of killing animals."
