The Pretty One

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The Pretty One

R

Released Feb 7, 2014

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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A shy, withdrawn woman (Zoe Kazan) secretly assumes the identity of her glamorous twin sister after the latter dies in a car accident.

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Drew Hunt

Chicago Reader

The film is trite on the surface, but through some complex plotting, writer-director Jenée LaMarque slyly incorporates foreboding themes of guilt and delusion that push the farcical elements to the brink.

Feb 28, 2014

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

The premise of "The Pretty One" may be far-fetched, but it's carried out with sincerity and the results are amusing, ironic, and thoughtful. Here's a small-scale movie that offers a gleam of satisfaction.

Feb 21, 2014

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Carlos Aguilar

Movie Mezzanine

Outright ridiculous and utterly farfetched.

Rated: C

Feb 21, 2014

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

An enjoyable distraction that's thankfully not afraid to be a bit more adult about matters of sexual attraction.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 29, 2019

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

The Pretty One serves as director Jenée LaMarque's directorial debut, and while her style isn't revolutionary, it is a fun movie.

Dec 4, 2018

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

One of those films with such a rich premise, you can't believe it hasn't been made before, yet you sure believe it could've only been made by LaMarque.

Dec 4, 2018

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Hannah D

I am on a Jake Johnson binge right now after binging New Girl for the first time and this film was next on my list. Initially, I only watched it to support Jake but as the film started and went on, I really got invested. I thought Zoe Kazan was incredible, not only at playing two very different women, but also at playing one woman trying to be two women at once. Laurel was a sweet, silly, awkward, and passionate mess that made the film worth watching. Seeing her inner torment and watching her try to adapt to a life she knows nothing about was heartbreaking and comical all in one. Jake Johnson playing opposite Zoe Kazan as the sweet, sarcastic, handsome neighbour, Basel, was a delight to watch. I thought his performance was top notch and I'm realising not many actors out there can play 'longing and yearning' quite like him. He truly is a versatile and talented actor, and Zoe was amazing and lit up the screen with her powerful portrayal of a grieving sister trying to move on with a life she doesn't know anything about. Though it is not a well-known film, it has quickly risen to one I put on my Annual-Rewatch list. Very beautiful, very sweet, very heart wrenching, and very, very good. Five stars from me! Well done! <3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Aida M

I expected more out of it, too slow, dragging, predictable.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Audience Member

Despite what others have rated I thought this was a Great feel good Movie. I Would classify this film to be a Dark Comedy. I found Zoe Kazan and Jake Johnsons relationship to be comical, Adorable and the highlight of the movie. I will definitely watch again in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Zoe is always my favorite, she’s never disappointed me ever 3.7

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/21

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Audience Member

This movie is really good showing the littlest detail to make this movie seem real. It is sad but uplifting at the same time. The beginning scene is a bit awkward but shows just how lost she really is.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

So underrated. Smart story well told.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Synopsis

A shy, withdrawn woman (Zoe Kazan) secretly assumes the identity of her glamorous twin sister after the latter dies in a car accident.

Director: Jenée LaMarque
Producer: Steven J. Berger, Robin Schorr
Screenwriter: Jenée LaMarque
Distributor: Dada Films
Production Co: Provenance Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 3, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.2K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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