MAN UP

This English/French co-production surrounds a case of mistaken identity and is the surprise romantic comedy of the year which should have audiences laughing out loud.

Nancy (Lake Bell) is a 34-year-old vivacious, wise-cracking and self-confessed loser in romance, who has had numerous failed relationships. Fred (Simon Pegg) is a 40-year-old emotional jig-saw and soon-to-be divorcee, on his way to meet Jessica (Ophelia Lovibond) his 24-year-old blind date.

When fate intervenes and Nancy is mistaken as Fred’s mystery date, an instant connection develops. They’re fun-loving and audiences will enjoy their frolicking, as this likeable couple acquaint themselves through heavy drinking, partying and fast-talking sexual chit-chat.

As this web of deceit progresses so does the comedy, enhanced by Sean (Rory Kinnear) Nancy’s quirky ex-admirer, whose sexual antics will hilariously fail to arouse unsuspecting movie-goers.

Has Jack met the wrong girl who ends up being the right girl––or is Jessica, his original date, destined to be his soulmate for life?

Is Nancy stealing another woman’s date or is she inadvertently fulfilling her dream of meeting her perfect partner?

This fast-paced comedy overloaded with cheeky dialogue and silly scenarios leads to a heart-warming but slightly cheesy and predictable finale. (MMo)

***1/2

 

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