Upgraded Review: A Charming Rom-Com with a Few Missed Opportunities
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Introduction:
Upgraded is a new romantic comedy directed by Carlson Young
and starring Camila Mendes, Arie Renault, and Marissa Tomei. The film follows
Anna Santos, an intern at an auction house in New York, who gets an opportunity
to accompany her boss to the London branch of their job. During her flight, she
meets Will, and a series of misunderstandings leads to a romantic entanglement.
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Performances:
Camila Mendes delivers a charming performance as Anna, and
Arie Renault is a handsome British man who plays Will. Marissa Tomei, as
always, gives an outstanding performance. The supporting cast, including Lena
Olden and Anthony Stewart Head, also delivers strong performances.
Plot and Character Development:
The film's first half, where Anna and Will are getting to
know each other, is more interesting than the second half, which resolves the
plot quickly. The characters' conversations are often shown through montages,
and the audience doesn't get to hear what they are saying, which is a missed
opportunity for memorable dialogue. Anna's character journey is impressive, and
she seems to have more chemistry with Will's mother, Lena Olden, than with Arie
Renault.
Setting and Visuals:
The London landscape is enjoyable to see in the background,
but the film doesn't focus on many recognizable landmarks. The opportunity to
showcase more iconic British locations, particularly gardens, is missed. The
wardrobe for high-society characters could have been more extravagant, and the
bullies in the movie feel like a carbon copy of Emily Blunt's character in
Devil weare's Prada.
Conclusion:
Upgraded is a decent rom-com with a few missed opportunities.
It has a charming cast and a cute romantic subplot, but the plot resolution
could have been more fleshed out. The film is enjoyable, but it doesn't move
the needle for rom-coms in the way that classic Julia Roberts films do. It is
worth watching for fans of the genre, but it may not be as memorable as some
other rom-coms.
Summery:
Upgraded is a romantic comedy starring
Camila Mendes, Arie Renault, and Marissa Tomei. The film follows Anna Santos,
an intern who meets Will during a flight to London, leading to a series of
misunderstandings and a romantic entanglement. While the performances are
charming, the plot resolution is rushed, and the film misses opportunities for
memorable dialogue and iconic British landmarks. The wardrobe could have been
more extravagant, and the bullies in the movie feel like a copy of Emily
Blunt's character in Devil weare's Prada. Overall, Upgrade is a decent rom-com
with a charming cast and a cute romantic subplot but may not be as memorable as
some other rom-coms.
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