Float

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Float

PG-13

Released Feb 9

1h 40m

Romance

Drama

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Waverly (Andrea Bang) thought she had her future figured out. She'd start her medical residency in Toronto after a summer visit to her parents in Taipei. When her plans are suddenly changed, she makes an impulsive detour to a small Canadian town, where she meets local lifeguard Blake (Robbie Amell). After he saves her from nearly drowning at a beach party, Blake offers to teach Waverly to swim, and as the lessons continue, the two unexpectedly find themselves falling in love. But will Blake's ties to his past and Waverly's plans to begin a new job keep them apart once summer ends? Based on the novel by Kate Marchant.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Float rises higher than expectations due in part to the delicate cinematography by Alfonso Chin, and by the additions in LaVercombe and Lee's script.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 22, 2024

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I didn't think they had a whole lot of chemistry, which is a problem for a movie like this.

Feb 13, 2024

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Will Bjarnar

InSession Film

Unless filmmakers are willing — or able — to craft something new in this genre, or at worst, to convey a fresh sensation from something familiar, perhaps it's best not to try altogether.

Rated: D

Jul 2, 2024

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

While it initially starts in a relatable sense to the audience, it loses much of its authenticity and charm in the lackluster filler and predictability, drowning with no chance of rescue.

Mar 5, 2024

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

As a movie, however, the bows are all tied up a little too neatly, and the romance, while between two twenty-somethings, still gives off first-love vibes.

Feb 20, 2024

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Al Alexander

Movies Thru the Spectrum

Bang does what she can with the material, but is left drowning in cliches.

Rated: C

Feb 13, 2024

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Daniel G

Nice coming-of-age movie with a late blooming young lady who's already ready for medical residency and takes a break at a pictoresque location with totally cool people and just a little tension between her love-interest and his sister. Though conventional, the acting was strong and raised the level just a bit.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Sai M

If you like sweet and romantic getaway stories that take place in tiny close knit communities with enigmatic and quirky characters this movie will be right up your alley. Waverly is in a predicament where she is trying to navigate both who she is, who her family wants her to be, and who she is meant to become. It leads her to make some rash decisions and go spend some time with a relative she hasn't seen for a while, but who offers her an instant warm welcome to her tiny little world and the people that make up her daily life. It's all about to learning to breathe through her trials that pushes the story but the introduction of unexpected romance only makes it that much sweeter when she meets her aunt's neighbors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Zhao Z

There are not many romance movies on screen now days unless you're talking of the low rent Hallmark movies. Float passes the time away but isn't memorable in any way. While some don't like it, if you like romance movies check out "Greatest Hits" that has both an interesting premise and some original dialogue.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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G S

I would have liked if they had stuck to the book a bit more because then the found family aspect would be more prevalent. Also all the corny jokes that were sweet and made up Waverly’s personality were not there. All the scenes I was looking forward to were excluded as well. Ok if you have never read the book but compared to the book not good.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Karen F

This isn’t filmed in Tofino. It’s filmed in Squamish

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Santanu M

Suah a great show . Lovely

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Synopsis

Waverly (Andrea Bang) thought she had her future figured out. She'd start her medical residency in Toronto after a summer visit to her parents in Taipei. When her plans are suddenly changed, she makes an impulsive detour to a small Canadian town, where she meets local lifeguard Blake (Robbie Amell). After he saves her from nearly drowning at a beach party, Blake offers to teach Waverly to swim, and as the lessons continue, the two unexpectedly find themselves falling in love. But will Blake's ties to his past and Waverly's plans to begin a new job keep them apart once summer ends? Based on the novel by Kate Marchant.

Director: Sherren Lee
Producer: Aaron Au, Matthew Kariatsumari, Chris Pare, Shawn Williamson, Jeff Chan, Robbie Amell, Aron Levitz
Screenwriter: Sherren Lee, Jesse LaVercombe
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Wattpad, Collective Pictures, Elevation Pictures, Brightlight Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 9, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 40m

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