Pretend We're Kissing

July. 08,2014      
Rating:
5.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

All Benny wants to do is be more confident, stop thinking so much and fall in love. When he has a chance encounter with Jordan, a woman obsessed with the notion of fate and a magical kind of love, he may finally have the opportunity. That is, if he can get out of his own way and out of his head. Pretend We're Kissing is a film for all of those who don't think their love life resembles a romantic comedy.

Dov Tiefenbach as  Benny
Tommie-Amber Pirie as  Jordan
Zoë Kravitz as  Autumn
Rainbow Sun Francks as  Henri
Julie Sype as  Waitress
Teagan Vincze as  Claire
Loretta Yu as  Lily
Andy McQueen as  Jay

Reviews

Spoonatects
2014/07/08

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

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Odelecol
2014/07/09

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

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Brendon Jones
2014/07/10

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Zandra
2014/07/11

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

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djgollymolly
2014/07/12

This film was a must-see for me as soon as I watched the trailer on my list of recently released films on my cable network's on-demand feature. I was not disappointed! The scenes flow well. The costumes suit the surroundings. The dialogue fits the scenes. The acting was flawless. The cinematography was on point. There's a subdued melody unsung but felt by the web created by the interactions of Benny. The female lead had on- screen composure that surpasses what I have seen in theatres recently and not to say she was holding back...it matched the actions of her character well. The set design was so realistic you would think you were actually there in contrast to what Hollywood does with the whole imagery that the character affords an apartment with the latest and greatest furnishings from Crate and Barrel.

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dh2015
2014/07/13

At first blush, this Canadian Indie movie may seem like the narrative that runs parallel to romantic comedies, the piece that we never see, like Lion King 1 1/2. That is, the awkward dance we play, whether in our heads, or with each other, about courtship. PWK is, in one respect, about that. And had it only been about that, it would have been very satisfying. But whether on purpose or not, it also is about how to be when you're aware that trying to get someone to like you can turn you into a blundering fool, and unfortunately, maybe make you appear to be something of a narcissist, or worse, just a douche. If you're too busy trying to impress someone, either by over-thinking, under-thinking, or just pretending something you're not, it can end disastrously. Some people never learn this lesson, and PWK is a solid exploration of that. The question for the viewer is, then, are you OK with squirming in your seat knowing that either a) you're that guy, or b) you're so glad you're not that guy and watching someone be that guy is, well, disconcerting bordering on eye-roll. For me, personally, it was a good reminder how not to be. Awkward's fine, and as this movie presents it, awkward in its less critical moments can be charming. Our foibles are our most revealing traits -- I love you most when you're not trying at all. But when we become self aware, and trip over our foibles in an effort to impress, we lose our intended's respect and attention, because we just look like ass-clowns. It's a good lesson, and well-taught here.

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alice-buckley
2014/07/14

This is the kind of movie you'll stumble across and wish you had found sooner. Authentic characters, real life laugh out loud humour, relatable awkwardness, well produced, well directed awesome movie. Nothing flashy or phony, just a well written, fun movie.Both actors in the leading roles gave great performances. I rarely watch a movie more than once and I have so far watched this twice. Pro: It's set in Toronto, and Toronto is awesome. Con: Zoe Kravitz' character could have been played by a better actress.9/10 (only because it is not Shawshank Redemption and ya know.. Zoe Kravitz)

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Lucy Tanya
2014/07/15

Just a few lines to say this is a very fresh and entertaining film! The acting is so natural that more than one will identify themselves with any of the characters (specially the main guy in it!) and the situations... The film also has some very beautiful shots of Toronto's skyline... It is an easy comedy but, if you look into it, it has a lot of truth in it....I loved the creator's fresh approach to the subject he developed and the cast is good at sending the message. You never know if true love is waiting for you just around the corner... You just have to really keep your eyes open !

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