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  • Must Go!
    Written June 23, 2012

    Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

    by 1954lovesmovies

    This movie had a profound effect on me. I would recommend it highly. I thought I was going to just another mindless but harmless Steve Carell comedy. While it is very funny in many places it has a romantic overtone that shines through in the end. Good date-night movie. Made me think about what's really important. Especially since this world is NOT something we can spend just living for our own pleasure.

    • 16 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written June 22, 2012

    A Long Title For A Longer Melodrama, Short On Entertainment.

    by Alon Patterson

    I really wanted to like this movie, having enjoyed Carell and Knightley in many of their previous efforts. Alas, it wasn't to be. Apocalyptic imagery here is just that, imagined. And a few effects might have livened this up just a bit. Unlike fine character dramas which successfully blend drama, character study and apocalyptic plots, albeit sans effects, films like "On The Beach," this movie fails to deliver the one thing audiences expect for a ticket purchase....entertainment. Despite the fine talents of Carell and Knightley, the screenplay here is dull, bland and at times, tedious. The writers fail miserably in bringing life or substance to the characters through their dialog, leaving this fine cast little with which to work other than pointless babble. There's no audience empathy for their predicament either. While this isn't a terrible film, you might do better waiting for it on cable or internet stream.

    • 15 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written June 30, 2012

    Outstanding

    by crystalforestcutnshoot

    Thoughtful screenplay dealing with tough issues. Much was expected, some unexpected. The message was live your life as if the world is ending in three weeks, because it may be. But it didn't feel like a 'message movie.' It felt more like a relationship movie. Or better yet, 'relationships' movie.

    I doubt this film will do well commercially. It deserves to, though, and I hope it will do well on DVD.

    Go see it if you haven't.

    • 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written June 24, 2012

    This is what I would hope the end is like.

    by JoeAverage

    It was funny and heart warming at the same time. It is one of those movies that makes you what to call everyone in your family and say thanks. The acting and everything was great except you could really tell it was not shot in Jersey. Looked like Cali. all the way.

    • 12 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written June 29, 2012

    i loved it!

    by floridawoman11

    the critics need to get a life...this was a terrific movie...the writing, the acting, the actors, the surprising twists and turns of the plot...definitely go see it.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written June 23, 2012

    Not your average apocalypse movie...

    by Love the Movies 2012

    Do not expect heroics with Bruce Willis and sweeping Aerosmith music, or Optimus Prime sacrificing a metallic limb for humanity to survive. This is about two people and the small focus of their world with three weeks to go. I had to drag my husband to this...he enjoyed the movie very much, and was very surprised. The humor is dark...it has to be...but the moments of light are bright, and the sweetness of both the optimistic Knightly and the depressive Carrell really carry the movie. The movie does not resolve huge issues of the world...this is about the two main characters. There are laugh out loud moments, and extremely shocking, unexpected moments that are really a welcome addition to a movie I did not expect this from. It is quirky. If you like dark, funny, romantic and quirky, then go. I'm glad I did.

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written June 24, 2012

    Not what you expected!

    by MovieJoker

    Not typical Steve Carrell movie, though he plays the same character , as always, only boring and depressed. This movie, while cute in moments, doesn't hold together because the whole script and plot plan has too many holes in it, ex. no other cars anywhere, no one is ever home, his apartment is burning, and being ransacked, but he comes back to a perfect apt. at the end, he puts his new friend on a single engine plane to England from California. ( it would take 4 days minimum and the pilot would have to be Charles Linburgh to make it). There are a few tender moments between the two main characters that help you get thru this depressing, non-laughable and predictable movie experience. I'd give it a 2.1 out of 5, so save your money.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written June 23, 2012

    Good Movie

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    Its funny how people just don't take the time in their daily lives to get to know their neighbor, coworker, whom they see on a daily basis. To never even say hello, and that it would have to take a cataclysmic event to get people to act "human" again. Go out and smell the roses people. Life is too short!

    • 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 5, 2012

    Better than expected

    by winterbaby

    I go to the movies weekly, and this movie was one that I wanted to see because Steve Carell was in it. I thought it would be more of a comedy than it was. I would call it a 'dram-edy' I guess. I didn't expect it to be so serious. But it was good. There were so many 'true-to-life' circumstances and possible situations. Some parts were a little unbelievable, but it was entertaining. I didn't care for the ending... was hoping for ... more. (without giving it away!) Definitely worth seeing. Definitely much better than my previous week's movie -- Rock of Ages.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written June 26, 2012

    ehh

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    This was actually a disappointment. I heard a lot of people mumbling how they thought it was a wste of time after words. Too bad becasue I like both of the actors in this film. It was just pretty predictable and depressing. NOT a comedy at all...which is what I wanted to see. There were some irritating moments, but a few inspiring ones that teach a lesson. Try not to be selfish is the most important one. I would say WAIT for it to come out as a RENTAL.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written June 23, 2012

    This is not a comedy!!!

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    We went to see a romantic comedy and this was certainly not a comedy. It was extremely depressing and dumb. Steve Carrell is very deadpan and lacks any gusto. He was acting the same way he acts in every movie. It was very poorly cast as there was absolutely no chemistry between him and the lovely Kiera Knightly. I guess when I think of an end of the world movie that is a comedy this misses big time. It was a drama. Even the attempts at comedy were lost on me. When the policeman came and locked them up for the night then released them the next day and took away their car it was supposed to be funny. It was all very sad. Their adventures don't make sense. How can it be such a struggle to get places and effortless to return? If it was a comedy I didn't get the humor. This is certainly not a movie children would enjoy, for that matter neither would adults!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written July 1, 2012

    Tragically beautiful

    by inkongirl

    You know those movies that can stick with you forever? This hidden gem is one of those. Keira Knightley is luminous and Steve Carell, is well, amazing. This is the only movie you need to see from now until the end.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written June 24, 2012

    Seeking a Friend for The End of The World

    by nmun

    was a GREAT movie!!! It was excellently filmed, beautifully crafted, with the perfect about of drama and humor. Reminiscent of Garden State. P.S. It may emotionally drain the audience, but still an excellent movie ;)

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written June 25, 2012

    DON'T DO IT!

    by resqgr

    This movie makes my list of the most boring movies ever. I wanted to like it. I like Steve Carrell. People actually walked out of the theater 30 minutes into it. I wish I'd done the same. Seriously, I'd like my money back.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written June 25, 2012

    New Genre depressive comedy!!!!!!!!!!!

    by janavegas

    Since it is advertised as a comedy, i thsought i was a comdey. Silly me!
    If ferrelly brothers got this script, it would be funny. The writers ran out of jokes apprently after the first 10 mintues which was mostly cute at best. Then it want to be a romantic comedy...na...a love story? .....no chenmistry at all, so naaaaa.......a thought provoking deep something....forget it as none of the character had any development at all......in the end i am glad the world ended with a flash light in the back ground jsut so i can leave as napping in theater chairs cause neck ache!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There were so many set ups that can be funny but they took the soppy mushy but not quite love story approach which was just plain boring and pointless.... well all i can say is finally Steve got a flop and from the 5 people in the theater on a sunday afternoon, i say a major flop...good thing they didn't spend much on the movie as evident so i guess they broke even.

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