Brooks creates a dating app to earn money for college, but he needs to impress a girl. He becomes a chameleon, changing his persona for each date. Along the way, he learns that being himself is the key to finding true love.
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Review
Act I
In fair New Orleans, where we lay our scene, a charming young man named Brooks plans to achieve his dream by attending Yale University. In order to fund his tuition fees, he creates an app which offers his services as the Perfect Date. For a small fee, he will be the perfect date for any occasion and with any type of person. However, his quest for cash soon becomes complicated when he falls in love with Celia Lieberman – a girl from a rich and successful family.
Act II
As their relationship develops, Brooks realizes that he is starting to lose himself in his created persona of the perfect date. He decides to take charge of his life and pursue his own passions rather than living someone else’s dream. But when faced with the choice of abandoning Celia or going back to being the Perfect Date, Brooks must decide what matters most to him.
Act III
With the help of his best friend Murph and fellow student Shelby, Brooks learns that success isn’t just about money or impressing others. It’s about finding happiness and fulfillment in one’s own life. In the end, Brooks realizes that true love is not about being perfect but rather accepting imperfections and loving someone for who they truly are.
The cast includes Noah Centineo as Brooks Rattigan, Laura Marano as Celia Lieberman, Odiseas Georgiadis as Murph, Camila Mendes as Shelby Pace, Matt Walsh as Charlie Rattigan (Brooks’ father), and Joe Chrest as Jerry Lieberman (Celia’s father).
One notable quote from The Perfect Date comes from Murph when he tells Brooks “You can’t buy someone’s affection.” This line encapsulates the central theme of the movie – that money can’t buy happiness or true love.
The film has received mixed reviews with some critics praising its charming performances while others criticize its generic storyline and lack of originality. However, it has proven to be popular among its target audience with many young adults relating to the struggles of finding one’s identity and pursuing personal passions.
Filming took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, which provided a beautiful backdrop for the story. The cinematography captured the vibrant city atmosphere and added to the film’s overall charm.
Despite not receiving any major awards or accolades, The Perfect Date has become a fan favorite on Netflix and solidified Noah Centineo as a rising star in Hollywood. Many have praised his performance as Brooks Rattigan and his ability to convey both vulnerability and confidence in his portrayal.
The soundtrack for The Perfect Date includes catchy pop songs such as “I Can’t Stay Mad at You” by Sweet Juanita and “Eyes on You” by Chase Rice. These upbeat tracks complement the film’s lively tone and youthful spirit.
Overall, The Perfect Date may not be a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece but it offers an enjoyable escape with its charming cast, relatable themes, and vibrant setting. It serves as a reminder that sometimes it’s the imperfect moments that lead us to discover what truly matters in life.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 93
- Release : 2019-04-12
- Genre : Romance, Comedy
- Cast : Noah Centineo as Brooks Rattigan, Laura Marano as Celia Lieberman, Odiseas Georgiadis as Murph, Camila Mendes as Shelby Pace, Matt Walsh as Charlie Rattigan
- Crew : Nancy Nayor as Casting, Brad Wilhite as Editor, John H. Brister as Line Producer, Tara Timpone as Editor, Steve Bloom as Screenplay
- Popularity 13.527
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Awesomeness Films, ACE Entertainment
- Summary : No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.
- Tagline : He’s whoever you want him to be.
