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The Lovebirds

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The Lovebirds

R

2020

1h 26m

Romance

Comedy

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Accused of murder, a desperate couple embark on a dangerous quest to solve the mystery and clear their names.

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Critics Consensus

If the breezily enjoyable The Lovebirds feels like a little less than the sum of its parts, it's still an enjoyable showcase for the talents of its well-matched stars.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

It doesn't really feel like it has a script. It feels like it has bullet points and these actors are going from bullet point to bullet point, improving the whole time.

Rated: C-

Jun 17, 2020

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It's not terrible, but it's not terribly good, either.

Jun 16, 2020

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

I'll take The Lovebirds as the representation progress it is, but I wish there was more to this than Rae's and Nanjiani's considerable-but not wholly redemptive-charm.

Jun 5, 2020

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Diversity doesn't instantly transform a movie into a "good film", especially when the narrative is packed with the genre's repetitive plot points, cliches, and silly character decisions.

Rated: C

Jul 24, 2023

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LaNeysha Campbell

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

At the end of the day what makes [Lovebirds] so enjoyable for me is Rae and Nanjiani. They give a stellar performance and make one heck of a comedy duo, and their chemistry together is great.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jan 17, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Director Michael Showalter continues his hot streak with The Lovebirds, a very funny comedy with solid chemistry between the film’s charismatic leads.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Susan G

Hysterical. This is the funniest movies ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Mari R

Fun lighthearted comedy, many laughs!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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Ava S

It's an enjoyable way to spend 80 minutes, but it gets bogged down by nonstop makeshift improv that detracts from properly exploring the romance at the center.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Waniya S

Loved every second of it. Really good mixture of comedy and romance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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KerryWhite's S

Rating: 6/10. 64/100

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Stacey L

This was such a fun movie. I love both actors to begin with, and it was a fast paced, entertaining journey!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Synopsis

Accused of murder, a desperate couple embark on a dangerous quest to solve the mystery and clear their names.

Director: Michael Showalter
Producer: Tom Lassally, Oliver Obst, Martin Gero, Todd Schulman, Jordana Mollick
Screenwriter: Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, MRC
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2020
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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