Isn't It Romantic

Warner Bros. | Release Date: February 13, 2019

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 98 Ratings

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GreatMartinFeb 19, 2019

With Valentine's Day, a double issue of Entertainment Weekly devoted to romantic-comedies and now the film "Isn't It Romantic", February is obviously the love month, not to forget two lovely people born in that month, but I'm not mentioningWith Valentine's Day, a double issue of Entertainment Weekly devoted to romantic-comedies and now the film "Isn't It Romantic", February is obviously the love month, not to forget two lovely people born in that month, but I'm not mentioning names, just saying one is a Leap Year baby.

The film is a homage to the genre of, at least, the past 30 months including "Notting Hill", "Love Actually" and starting off with the theme song "Pretty Woman" sung by Roy Orbison only we are in New York City instead of Beverly Hills. Along the way you will see Rebel Wilson dressed in the famous white dress suit and, oh yes, that red dress! There is a karaoke salute to "My Best Friend's Wedding" and a dance scene in Central Park!

From watching a young Natalie (Alex Kis) being told by her mother that there is no happy ending for girls like her we segue into adult Natalie (Rebel Wilson), an architect, working into work where we meet various co-workers who treat her indifferently or worse. We also meet her co-workers like Josh (Adam Devine) who is also her BFF along with Whitney (Betty Gilpin) her assistant, addicted to watching romantic-comedies while working. Along the way we meet the mandatory next door gay sidekick Donny (Brandon Scott Jones), the must-have hunk potential lover Blake (Liam Hemsworth) not to forget the beautiful model Isabella (Priyanka Chopra) who may, or may not, steal the true love Natalie is destined for (and if you follow the genre you know who that is!)

The premise is Natalie being robbed and knocking herself out running away only to wake up in a Hollywood version of life, especially in romantic comedies. Manhattan changes from a dirty, smelly, ugly city to one that is freshly washed and scrubbed with flowers on fire escapes, street curbs and picture ready for Martha or Oprhey's magazines. We are now in a romantic Hollywood comedy and all that goes with that, including lessons learned. There is a segment filmed at Park Avenue and East 40th Street that is absolutely sparkling--Hollywood magic? :O)

"Isn't It Romantic?", because of all the cliches, follows the rules but here we have a different type of heroine and Rebel Wilson grounds the negative aspects by being a woman not swayed by the glamour of her surroundings. I did not see her "Pitch Perfect" movies so this was a, more or less, introduction and she has a powerhouse voice.

Though not a must-see movie "Isn't It Romantic" is a fun movie that doesn't overstay its welcome in a fast moving 90 minutes.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantFeb 17, 2019

While at times a bit belaboring and at other times somewhat underdeveloped, this generally delightful rom-com parody delivers lots of laughs and nice sentiments about matters that go beyond romance. Rebel Wilson shows that she can carry aWhile at times a bit belaboring and at other times somewhat underdeveloped, this generally delightful rom-com parody delivers lots of laughs and nice sentiments about matters that go beyond romance. Rebel Wilson shows that she can carry a lead role effectively, serving up the goods at every turn. What a pleasant Valentine's Day treat.… Expand

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LamontRaymondFeb 15, 2019

It's a really short movie (and that's TOTALLY fine by me) and it's really fun. It's nowhere close to the movies to which it aspires and pays tribute (like Noting Hill, etc.), but I laughed my ass off. Definitely a good time on Valentine's Day.

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ledaumasFeb 17, 2019

This was an adorable, sweet, silly movie like the old Doris Day/Rock Hudson movies, except it was almost a musical which we found very entertaining. This movie was cute, fantasy entertainment, nothing more. We loved seeing the usual anticsThis was an adorable, sweet, silly movie like the old Doris Day/Rock Hudson movies, except it was almost a musical which we found very entertaining. This movie was cute, fantasy entertainment, nothing more. We loved seeing the usual antics from Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine, but also seeing Liam Hemsworth being funny for once, and hearing his Australian accept for a change. Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin and Brandon Scott Jones were all VERY funny in their over-the-top roles. All in all, it was a very enjoyable film like a throwback to the past G-rated romantic comedy movies. You can tell the actors enjoyed making this film, and we enjoyed watching it.… Expand

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goncalocoutoApr 27, 2019

Apesar de, às vezes, ser demasiado elaborado, "Isn't It Romantic" oferece muitas gargalhadas e sentimentos agradáveis sobre assuntos que ultrapassam o romance. Rebel Wilson é fantástica!
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Rox22Sep 4, 2022

I don't usually watch rom-coms, but this one's a bit different. It's a rom-com that pokes fun at rom-coms and is deliberately aware of that. Acting is good with everyone doing their part. Rebel Wilson especially stands out and brings a bit ofI don't usually watch rom-coms, but this one's a bit different. It's a rom-com that pokes fun at rom-coms and is deliberately aware of that. Acting is good with everyone doing their part. Rebel Wilson especially stands out and brings a bit of sincerity to her role. The humour is a bit cringe worthy at times, but also so self aware that you can't help laugh out loud.

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Delightful, and a bit different. However also manages to also be as clichéd as possible.… Expand

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swelleanorApr 13, 2019

I like romantic comedies, though I absolutely share the Rebel Wilson character's issues with the genre. This was a sweet, funny romantic comedy that made me laugh a fair amount. It's pretty silly, but it's a good time.

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meydianarizki21Mar 3, 2021

Among the best rom coms I've seen
Unfortunate how underrated this is, I liked Isn't It Romantic a lot! Great story, funny, silly in the best way, and not overdone with the singing; I can't stand musicals. Also my uncle worked on this as aAmong the best rom coms I've seen
Unfortunate how underrated this is, I liked Isn't It Romantic a lot! Great story, funny, silly in the best way, and not overdone with the singing; I can't stand musicals. Also my uncle worked on this as a production assistant which is epic, my cousin even got to meet Rebel Wilson recently - I'm jealous of that. I want to be involved in anything film related so damn bad! The 5.9 rating is really unfortunate though seriously deserves at least a 7.4… Expand

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sitebenderMar 26, 2019

I enjoyed Isn't It Romantic despite its obsessive use of the curse word beeping. It's a romantic comedy that's a parody of a romantic comedy. The comedy made me laugh.

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