Serendipity

Name: Serendipity
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: October 5, 2001
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 52
Cast: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale

2001

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Mixed or average reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews

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Miramax Home Entertainment | Release Date: October 5, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale

Summary: They met by chance and spent the perfect night together. Now, before it's too late, they have one last chance to find out if what might have been could still be. (Miramax Films)

Director: Peter Chelsom

Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 90 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Serendipity has no business working, but it does. And by the way, Eugene Levy has no business almost stealing the show, but he does, too. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Serendipity is "Sliding Doors" with no alternate versions; it's willed enchantment all the way.

Michael Dequina

Serendipity leaves one with a pleasant feeling few films generate: that of wanting more. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

Contrived and schematic, Peter Chelsom's film is a mechanical bird that never takes wing. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Robert Wilonsky

Serendipity already feels archaic, like some dusty relic that's been unearthed from an antique store's attic and polished off for display. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

The pace is brisk and the details are carefully arranged, but there's no sparkle -- and what's a romance without that? Read full review

Peter Travers

Does romantic comedy have to come off as sugared stupidity? It does here. Read full review

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mfontenot13

Oct 3, 2013

If you are looking for a rom-com genre film with a twist, Serendipity is your film. With a wonderful use of light, design, and scene set up, a person feels the passage of time and feels immersed in the settings. The screenplay practically pops off screen with the chemistry of Cusack andIf you are looking for a rom-com genre film with a twist, Serendipity is your film. With a wonderful use of light, design, and scene set up, a person feels the passage of time and feels immersed in the settings. The screenplay practically pops off screen with the chemistry of Cusack and Beckinsale. A true hit for any night of chick flicks!… Expand

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Eliza

Oct 30, 2007

It is wonderful romantic story. It is my favorite love story. Advice to everyone who still trust in true Love.

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NY32

Dec 10, 2012

I watched this movie... how many times? 20? 30? And everytime I always feel the same magic feelings...

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Meth-dude

Dec 11, 2017

It's stupid, cliché, unbelievable and predictable, but it's also quite funny, charming, well acted and pretty entertaining. Serendipity might not be the best romantic dramedy out there, but it's still a very enjoyable one.

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guigs310

Jan 10, 2015

I got to say, this was one of the most cliche movie I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot of romantic movies that are cliche, but this one stands up among it's piers. The story is incredible predictable, if you see 10 minutes of it, you're pretty sure of whats going to happen. On anotherI got to say, this was one of the most cliche movie I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot of romantic movies that are cliche, but this one stands up among it's piers. The story is incredible predictable, if you see 10 minutes of it, you're pretty sure of whats going to happen. On another topic, the protagonists are selfish persons who destroy others people lives just because of a hunch that in real life would make them lonely and miserable. And that's how I wished them to be at the end.… Expand

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