MovieManMenzel's final rating for "Date Movie" is a 0 out of ten. Date Movie is a 2006 American romantic comedy parody film written and directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. It was an insult to anyone who dished out any kind of money to see this film. Julia journeys to meet him as he is leaving, while tossing aside Andy who was pursuing him too. [4] Variety praised Jennifer Coolidge for providing a few bright moments with a spot-on spoof of Barbra Streisand, but was otherwise unimpressed describing the film as "padded and repetitious". Julia Jones is unhappy. Looking for something new to watch in December? "Date Movie" is a movie that spoofs romantic comedies. She's overweight, spends forever working at her fathers diner, and believes she will always be lonely. Even if you see it with little or no expectations you will be disappointed. Later, Grant takes Julia to Tiffany & Co., where they turn on the lights to reveal the salespeople ready to let her pick whatever she wants. Before they can have their dream wedding, they must meet each others parents and survive the scheming Andy. The saddest part about all of this is that I knew before seeing this movie that it was going to be bad but I didn't think it could ever be as bad as it actually was. Hitch takes her to a garage where she gets "pimped out" and made slimmer. [11] It received unfavorable reviews from critics. Date Movie A spoof of vampire-themed movies. This is until she meets Grant Fockyerdoder. A parody of the romantic comedy genre, much of the story line is based on My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Meet the Fockers, Hitch, Legally Blonde, and Bridget Jones's Diary. A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their lost nieces and nephew home. Be Prepared. [13] On Metacritic the film has a score of 11% based on reviews from 18 critics, indicating "overwhelming dislike". Was this review helpful to you? Why is it that we have to suffer through movies that are this bad? Date Movie was panned by critics and has a 7% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but was a box office success, grossing almost $85 million on a $20 million budget.[2]. Directed by Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg. This is the worst film to come out of Hollywood in years even worse than "Gigli," "Batman and Robin" and "You Got Served." A spoof of 300 (2006) and many other movies, TV series/shows/commercials, video games and celebrities. Julia goes outside and dances to impress men on the streets, but is unsuccessful. With Pete Docter, Ben Cox, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Lane. Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan) is an obese woman who dreams of marrying Napoleon Dynamite (Josh Meyers), but even in her dreams she is rejected. Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Julia wants help and goes to see a love therapist, Hitch (Tony Cox), who rejects her at first but reluctantly agrees to help her. The movie follows Julia Jones (Alyson Hannigan) as she goes through all the events that take place in order to marry her prince Grant (Adam Campbell). On Rotten Tomatoes it has an approval rating of 7% based on reviews from 88 critics, with an average rating of 2.42/10. The film was panned by critics and has a 7% ratin… "[7], Pete Vonder Haar of Film Threat described the film as a contender for worst of 2006. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Grant then confesses he loves her and proposes to her. The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s, Justice of the Peace At the dress store, Julia hits her head on a power box and finds that she can read people's thoughts. [2], The film did not have advance press screenings. She shows off her dance moves until she backs up to them as they scream in horror, while she carelessly & joyfully crushes them with her rear, getting them back for declining her suggestions. I despise everyone who was involved with this movie from the entire cast who somehow read this script and said this is going to be good to the interns who didn't walk off the set after the first day of shooting. Julia and Grant go to a wedding planner named Jell-O (Valery Ortiz), who has a massive rear. Street dancer Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as they enter in the mother of all dance battles. "[12] The site ranked the film 77th in the 100 worst reviewed films of the 2000s, with a rating of 6%. She tells them that's the best she can do on short notice & they need to get more wedding materials. Julia arrives too late and sees Grant on the streets before she falls off the roof, though is conveniently caught by Grant. Andy and Nicky meet at the wedding, and fall in love. She earns a spot on a reality television dating show called The Extreme Bachelor, the bachelor turning out to be Grant, the man she met in the diner. While "Date Movie" only runs 75 minutes they try to spoof everything they can including Bridget Jones's Diary, Kill Bill, Say Anything, My Best Friend's Wedding, Napoleon Dynamite, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Hitch, The Bachelor, Meet the Parents, Sleepless in Seattle, Rize, King Kong, Wedding Planner and so many more.