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Catch and Release
Catch and Release

Catch and Release

October 20, 2006· 1h 51m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.1

For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.

Critics Sentiment

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15 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Sam teaches Mattie to fly fish during day trip

7.5at 1h 16m
Lowest Moment

Fritz has sex with the caterer at the funeral

5.0at 12m
Biggest Swing

The film recovers significantly from Fritz's inappropriate funeral behavior to the well-received ensemble dynamics when Gray moves in with the friends.

Critics found Catch and Release to be a solid if unremarkable dramedy that succeeds primarily through Jennifer Garner's charm and Kevin Smith's comic relief. While the film explores grief and hidden truths with some emotional authenticity, reviewers noted it falls into conventional romantic comedy territory with lackluster chemistry between leads. The consensus was that it's likeable and watchable but nothing exceptional, with strong ensemble moments balancing weaker romantic elements.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb
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15.510

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Gray attends Grady's funeral on their wedding day
5.0
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Fritz has sex with the caterer at the funeral⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Gray discovers she gets nothing and must move out
5.0
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Gray finds Grady transferred money to unknown person
5.0
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Gray realizes Grady was cheating on her with Maureen
5.0
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Sam teaches Mattie to fly fish during day trip⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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DNA test proves Mattie is not Grady's son
5.0
Hated itNeutralLoved it
Gray finds Fritz playing with his dog on Malibu beach
5.0
Hated itNeutralLoved it

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