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Everything for a Reason

2000 1h 29m Romance Comedy List
83% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 100% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A struggling writer (Dominic Comperatore) takes pressure from his friends when they find out his new girlfriend (Erin Neill) is a virgin.

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Lael Loewenstein Variety An earnest, intermittently charming romantic comedy. Dec 31, 2020 Full Review Sam Adams Philadelphia City Paper A perfect mix of romantic warmth and worldly-wise cynicism, it's the work of a budding director who can deliver on both commercial and artistic levels. Shown with Sean McBride's That Special Monkey. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky This romantic comedy type movie is familiar yes, however it also brings a uniqueness that makes the story its own. Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2021 Full Review Chuck Wilson L.A. Weekly This is an imperfect but promising feature debut for filmmaker and cast. Mar 24, 2021 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens An absolute charmer [with] heart, humor, the Jersey Shore, and plenty of local Jersey/Philly touchstones. Mar 20, 2021 Full Review Don R. Lewis Film Threat While their characters, for the most part, are cliché the portrayals were not. Yet, as I walked away from Everything For A Reason I couldn't help but feel confused and as if I were left to tie up all the loose ends myself. Rated: 2.5/5 Feb 26, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I'm impressed! A really touching, independent film about love and sex. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Best romantic comedy I've seen in a very long time! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is so funny! Loved it, plenty of laughs and a nice storyline Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member If romantic films are your thing this is one you need to watch. Manny a writer who lives at home is trying to pursue Eve, a virgin who has just broken it off with Jake. Manny's friend Teddy is trying desperately to win back Jenny, and gets Mike's help to trick her into giving him another chance. Mike is dating Joanne, who happens to be Eve's sister. Every character in this film has their own romantic situation which really adds more to the plot. A real romantic puzzle! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Such a good indie can't believe I only just found this flick. Well acted and a great script. Funniest part is the scene where the two main actors hook up for the first time. Really funny - a must watch! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member This story of love, romance and everything in between follows twenty-something, Greek-American Manny and his circle of friends, including brother Anthony, insecure Teddy and ladies-man Mike as they each pursue the fairer sex in their own ways. Teddy is still after Jenny, the girlfriend he just dumped, despite her best friend's efforts to keep them apart, and convinces Mike to help him in a scheme to get her back. Meanwhile, juggling artist Mike is dating both his long-term girlfriend, Wendy, as well as his new fling Joanne, who happens to be the sister of Eve, who starts dating Manny despite a rather catastrophic night of drinking. Sarcastic, sensitive and sexy, this romantic comedy's dialog sparkles (at times reminiscent of genre classic When Harry Met Sally), from a clever ploy by Teddy to win Jenny back, to an exchange between Mike and Manny on cheating. Eve and Manny's first hook-up is a hilarious comedy of errors (inexperienced lovers take note!) illustrating how not to go on a first date. Filled with surprisingly insightful aphorisms about love and life and a charming cast of characters, Everything for a Reason is the kind of film that leaves viewers with a warm feeling on a cold winter morning, a delicious antidote to the Sturm und Drang that pervade independent cinema. Reviewed by Sam Freund @ Cinequest Film Festival Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A struggling writer (Dominic Comperatore) takes pressure from his friends when they find out his new girlfriend (Erin Neill) is a virgin.
Director
Vlas Parlapanides
Producer
Charley Parlapanides
Screenwriter
Vlas Parlapanides
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m