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A Fantastic Relationship

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Katie and Brian's relationship is a dysfunctional mess. After a particularly ugly spat involving a hideous tattoo and the airing of long-simmering grudges, the two call it quits. Soon after, Katie receives a call from her sister Natalie, a high-powered lawyer whose accomplishments have overshadowed Katie their entire lives. Natalie is in town and invites Katie and her (now ex) boyfriend to a dinner party. In an impulsive move to keep up appearances, Katie accepts the invitation for both of them. Baited by the idea of finding "closure," Brian agrees. The two embark on a journey that involves enlisting the help of Katie's infatuated coworker, Brian pretending to be an investment banker, the discovery of a platonic affair, a disastrous conspiracy filled therapy session, and countless blow out arguments. As the dinner party draws near, Brian and Katie wonder if they can keep up the charade, or if it will crumble under the weight of their lies and unresolved feelings.

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Jim Schembri

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Proficiently directed with an impressive sureness of touch that breathes through tight camerawork and smooth editing, Bridge Stuart mounts what could be dubiously called a post-romcom that is as polished and accomplished as it is unassuming and inviting.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 1, 2025

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Daniel M. Kimmel

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The ironically-titled A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIP features an utterly dysfunctional couple who can’t even break up like normal people. This indie comedy should make you feel a lot better about your own relationships.

Rated: 3/5

May 29, 2025

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Amanda Mazzillo

Film Joy

A Fantastic Relationship is a captivating character study with laugh-out-loud scenes blended perfectly with emotional character moments that make us root for a relationship we know is dysfunctional. I can't wait to see what Bridge Stuart makes next.

May 28, 2025

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

A Fantastic Relationship proves that sometimes the messiest endings make for the most entertaining stories.

Rated: 7.5/10

May 19, 2025

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Jackie K. Cooper

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Bridge Stuart comes out full throttle as a writer/director/actor.

Rated: 6/10

May 13, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Bridge Stuart manages to create a warm and charming indie comedy, where everyday humor becomes the vehicle to explore profound themes...with a journey of self-discovery as funny as it is moving. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

May 7, 2025

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Matthew P

The first 42 minutes is fairly good, but it's downhill from there. Still better than most servings of so-called comedy movies these days and worth a watch.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Katie and Brian's relationship is a dysfunctional mess. After a particularly ugly spat involving a hideous tattoo and the airing of long-simmering grudges, the two call it quits. Soon after, Katie receives a call from her sister Natalie, a high-powered lawyer whose accomplishments have overshadowed Katie their entire lives. Natalie is in town and invites Katie and her (now ex) boyfriend to a dinner party. In an impulsive move to keep up appearances, Katie accepts the invitation for both of them. Baited by the idea of finding "closure," Brian agrees. The two embark on a journey that involves enlisting the help of Katie's infatuated coworker, Brian pretending to be an investment banker, the discovery of a platonic affair, a disastrous conspiracy filled therapy session, and countless blow out arguments. As the dinner party draws near, Brian and Katie wonder if they can keep up the charade, or if it will crumble under the weight of their lies and unresolved feelings.

Director: Bridge Stuart
Screenwriter: Bridge Stuart
Distributor: Indie Rights
Production Co: Cinematica Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2025
Runtime: 1h 28m

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