The Pretty One

Name: The Pretty One
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: February 7, 2014
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Frankie Shaw, Jake M. Johnson, John Carroll Lynch, Ron Livingston, Shae D'Lyn

2014

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Dada Films | Release Date: February 7, 2014 | R

Starring: Frankie Shaw, Jake M. Johnson, John Carroll Lynch, Ron Livingston, Shae D'Lyn, Sterling Beaumon, Zoe Kazan

Summary: Audrey has all of the qualities that her identical twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. Alternately, Laurel, sweet but painfully awkward, feels stuck in her life, still living at home, coddling their father and obsessed with the boy next door, for whom she used to babysit. When the sisters reunite forAudrey has all of the qualities that her identical twin sister Laurel wishes she possessed: confidence, style, independence. Alternately, Laurel, sweet but painfully awkward, feels stuck in her life, still living at home, coddling their father and obsessed with the boy next door, for whom she used to babysit. When the sisters reunite for their birthday, tragedy strikes and a fateful mix-up leaves Laurel faced with an opportunity to reinvent herself—and her life—as her beloved sibling.… Expand

Director: Jenée LaMarque

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 90 min

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Chuck Bowen

Feb 2, 2014

The film is a quiet, tender triumph that leaves you feeling as if you've been embraced without you feeling had. Read full review

The Playlist Rodrigo Perez

Jan 17, 2014

A genuinely sweet, charming and funny tale of identity lost and found. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Feb 4, 2014

Kazan holds together a decent coming-of-age script that's emotionally sincere if tonally unfocused. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Feb 6, 2014

The Pretty One is intermittently charming, occasionally touching and entirely lacking in credibility. Read full review

Robert Abele

Feb 20, 2014

Had the movie itself been more focused as a story of messy loss — and not played tonal Twister with its high concept — it might have better served its freshly oddball lead. Read full review

Walter Addiego

Feb 20, 2014

Tonal inconsistency is the iceberg that sinks The Pretty One. The film is a mashup of wacky comedy, romance and sorrowful elements that would tax a more seasoned filmmaker than first-time writer-director Jenée LaMarque. Read full review

Stephanie Merry

Feb 20, 2014

For all its intimations about finding one’s true self and the complicated setups for a big misidentification, The Pretty One is just another romantic dramedy. Read full review

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dragonfly68

Sep 27, 2014

Ok, I really liked this movie. The characters were believable, it was cute, humorous and funny, while being sensitive at the same time. The story line was interesting, and touching. You couldn't help but like the main character, and casting was great. I definitely would recommend it toOk, I really liked this movie. The characters were believable, it was cute, humorous and funny, while being sensitive at the same time. The story line was interesting, and touching. You couldn't help but like the main character, and casting was great. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. The ending was what you would have wanted to happen. And this review has to be a certain amount of characters and I don't know what else to say. But for sure, it is worth the time and money................… Expand

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LaMariposa7

Oct 16, 2014

Creepiness achieved! This movie tapped into feelings I rarely feel comfortable facing but was fascinated with exploring. I was truly intrigued throughout. Mostly wondering.. can they pull this off even somewhat realistically? There were a few disconnects in the story line but I forgaveCreepiness achieved! This movie tapped into feelings I rarely feel comfortable facing but was fascinated with exploring. I was truly intrigued throughout. Mostly wondering.. can they pull this off even somewhat realistically? There were a few disconnects in the story line but I forgave them for achieving the level of validity that they did considering such a challenging yet compelling premise. If you have ever wanted to attend your own funeral, at least watch the first half for a taste of what that might feel like in your worst nightmare. ***Not a spoiler since it's in the trailer ***… Expand

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Winterflower

Oct 14, 2017

A movie that succeeds at having an interesting plot and likeable characters, and having overall a special B-movie charm. Is it a kind of creepy idea? Yes. Is the accident convenient and stupid? Yes.

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WJS

Dec 30, 2014

Strong performances highlight this strange little movie that deals with how people perceive themselves and the other around them. The script is pretty good but the direction is soft. It's not bad...but it's not great.

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