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Born Romantic

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Born Romantic (2001)

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Reviews Counted:31

Fresh:18

Rotten:13

Average Rating:5.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Scottish writer-director David Kane (THIS YEAR'S LOVE) directs his sophomore effort, BORN ROMANTIC, a bittersweet comedic ensemble-piece about London lonelyhearts struggling with the quest for... Scottish writer-director David Kane (THIS YEAR'S LOVE) directs his sophomore effort, BORN ROMANTIC, a bittersweet comedic ensemble-piece about London lonelyhearts struggling with the quest for love. Jimmy (Adrian Lester) is a Brixton cab driver, who, along with a pair of nameless co-workers, (John Thomson and Ian Hart) offers philosophical musings and observations on love while ferrying a group of confused singles to and from a popular salsa club. Frankie (Craig Ferguson) is a Dean Martin wannabe looking to escape the sloping flat he shares with his angry ex-wife, while Eddie, a dimwitted thief, stumbles on the club when trying to outrun the police. Both men find themselves returning after meeting Eleanor (Olivia Williams), a cold, brutally blunt art historian to whom Frankie is drawn, and Jocelyn (Catherine McCormack), a nerdy, death-obsessed grave tender, who catches Eddie's fancy. Meanwhile, Fergus (David Morrissey) a failed rock & roller, begins a search for his long-lost love, Mo (Jane Horrocks), armed only with a list of her "likes"--Bloody Marys, rollerskating, and the British Museum--to help track her down. Featuring a uniformly strong cast, Kane's film is a comedy that truthfully examines urban loneliness and the difficulties of finding and keeping love. [More]

Starring: Olivia Williams, Craig Ferguson, David Morrissey, Jane Horrocks

Starring: Olivia Williams, Craig Ferguson, David Morrissey, Jane Horrocks, Jimi Mistry, Catherine McCormack, Adrian Lester, John Thomson

Director: David Kane

Director: David Kane
Screenwriter: David Kane
Producer: Michele Camarda
Composer: Simon Boswell
Studio: MGM/UA

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10/30/02
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

While Born Romantic won't win any prizes for originality, it's still a charming diversion.

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04/16/01
Neil Smith
Neil Smith
BBC
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05/12/01
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
UK Critic

The plot of Born Romantic turns ... to unoriginal contrivances to knit its narrative together.

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04/13/01
Jenny Turner
Jenny Turner
Sight and Sound

Isn't quite as funny or endearing as it would like to be.

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04/10/01
Liz Beardsworth
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12/15/03
Alexander Walker
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12/15/03
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Daily Mail [UK]
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12/10/01
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

This amiable -- albeit predictable -- film eventually gets its groove on by mining the comedy of this offbeat ensemble.

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09/28/01
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12/08/02
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12/06/05
Film Threat
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In its own modest, genial terms, the picture succeeds.

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09/28/01
A.O. Scott
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11/09/04
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

In spite of its artlessness, you'll leave smiling and smooching your significant other.

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09/27/01
Dave White
Dave White
IFilm

The best movie revolving around a dance hall since 'Shall We Dance.'

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09/05/01
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

The screenplay is a shade smarter than that of the average romantic comedy, and there are plenty of funny lines and scenes.

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09/26/01
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

The actors are good enough to make it all work.

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09/27/01
Kevin Maynard
Kevin Maynard
Mr. Showbiz

While you sense the writer lurking behind these twists and oddball moments, the film is not without its shaggy charm.

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04/10/01
Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
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It's all fun and games, basically, but a pleasing diversion for those who can wade through the thick London accents.

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09/27/01
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times
 
 
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