Isn't It Romantic
For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.
Critics Sentiment
Natalie discovers luxurious apartment and transformed relationships around her
Natalie attempts to stop Josh and Isabella's wedding ceremony
The film peaks during the initial rom-com world discovery but crashes during the formulaic wedding interruption sequence, representing a 2.8 point drop as the satire gives way to generic genre conventions.
Isn't It Romantic starts strong with clever satirical jabs at romantic comedy tropes, earning high praise for its bold opening act and Rebel Wilson's performance. However, the film loses satirical confidence in its middle section, disappointingly devolving into the very formulaic rom-com cliches it set out to parody. While the self-empowerment message and musical finale provide some redemption, critics consistently noted the missed potential of a promising concept.
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Rebel Wilson
Natalie
Liam Hemsworth
Blake
Adam Devine
Josh
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Isabella
Betty Gilpin
Whitney
Brandon Scott Jones
Donny
Tom Ellis
Dr. Todd
Jennifer Saunders
Natalie's Mother
Jay Oakerson
Gary
Michelle Buteau
Martina
Alex Kis
12 Year Old Natalie
Rao Rampilla
Food Cart Man
Marcus Choi
Cute Guy
Hugh Sheridan
Cute Guy
Luciano Acuna Jr.
Cute Guy
Raymond Anthony Thomas
Boss
Zach Cherry
Co-Worker
Sandy Honig
Co-Worker
Rosemary Howard
Co-Worker
Ron Nakahara
Co-Worker
Crew
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