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The Bounce Back

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The Bounce Back

PG-13

Released Dec 9, 2016

1h 44m

Romance

Comedy

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Relationship expert Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is on a book tour promoting his bestseller "The Bounce Back" when he meets talk show circuit therapist Kristin Peralta (Nadine Velazquez), who calls him out as a fraud. Matthew's life is upended when, in spite of himself, he falls in love with this quick-witted woman and is forced to face painful truths about a past relationship.

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Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

If nothing else, I'm sure Criminal Minds fans will certainly appreciate seeing Moore and his gorgeous smile back on the big screen.

Jan 23, 2017

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

You watch it thinking: There's a reason why Tracy and Hepburn movies never hinged on therapy, and didn't feature actors whose exteriors looked a lot more exciting than their inner lives.

Dec 10, 2016

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

A likable romantic comedy, The Bounce Back may not scream true love, but it's companionable enough until something better comes along.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 8, 2016

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Predictable romcom will appeal most to adults.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 10, 2017

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

While it won't win points for originality, The Bounce Back is a charming and occasionally really funny romantic comedy.

Rated: 6.5/10

Dec 15, 2016

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Kam Williams

Baret News

Confirmation that opposites do, in fact, attract, even shrinks dispensing diametrically-opposed dating advice!

Rated: 3/4

Dec 3, 2016

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MarthaLucia M

I thought it was good from start to finish

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Naz H

This movie is funny and has good structure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Frances H

Too predictable and the acting is only so-so. Friends with Benefits was a better romcom by far! And, of course the acting was much better!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/08/21

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Audience Member

The bounce back in its core is a by the book predictable romantic comedy. Still the movie has a lot of charm. The performances are good and some of the dialogue is funny. The concept of opposites attract are also entertaining. I expected the film to be worse but it was entertaining enough just don’t expect any surprises.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/07/19

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Audience Member

The bounce back in its core is a by the book predictable romantic comedy. Still the movie has a lot of charm. The performances are good and some of the dialogue is funny. The concept of opposites attract are also entertaining. I expected the film to be worse but it was entertaining enough just don’t expect any surprises.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/07/19

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Audience Member

Having just fast forward through most of this hideous movie. This is the most BORING movie one could force their self to watch. It is not funny, it is not interesting by any means! The story line is completely bland. The movie show cases a man who is basically just bed hopper with contradicting views, since he has a daughter. The women he choses are total air heads, as well as he portrays himself, a worst air head! Watching paint dry is more exciting than this stinker of a catastrophe. Pass on it, you'll be glad you did!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Synopsis

Relationship expert Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is on a book tour promoting his bestseller "The Bounce Back" when he meets talk show circuit therapist Kristin Peralta (Nadine Velazquez), who calls him out as a fraud. Matthew's life is upended when, in spite of himself, he falls in love with this quick-witted woman and is forced to face painful truths about a past relationship.

Director: Youssef Delara
Producer: Ray Brown, Victor Teran, Amir Delara, Youssef Delara
Screenwriter: Victor Teran, Youssef Delara, Staci Robinson
Distributor: Viva Pictures
Production Co: Ankle Sock & Baseball Pants, Cima Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Brief Drug Use)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $227.4K
Runtime: 1h 44m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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