Serendipity (2001) - Starring John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, Eugene Levy. Written by Marc Klein. Directed by Peter Chelsom. Rated PG-13. Available on DVD.
Serendipity is a completely unrealistic, but harmless romantic comedy. It follows two people, who many years ago spent a magical night together, hoping to find one another by relying on fate or destiny. This film is all about things magically falling into place and that's what drives every event in this film. Everything that happens in this movie is because the characters see a sign that leads them to act in a certain way.
This romantic comedy doesn't go far into the comedy side of the romantic comedy spectrum, despite having supporting actors known for their comedy roles. The two leads seem to have enough chemistry, but aren't necessarily the most likable. It's hard for me to like two people who leave their significant others on their wedding day for someone else. I know it's true love and all that, but still, that's a jerk move.
Over all, this film wasn't the worst that a romantic comedy film could be and it was still fairly entertaining. By no means is it high cinema, but it's not the worst movie your girlfriend could force you to watch on Valentine's Day or date night.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5.
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