I Swiped the Wrong One – Movie Review
First Reaction – I Swiped the Wrong One reflects the different world of modern dating.
Director: Laura Irene Young
Writer: Joe Fishel (Screenplay)
Cast
- Rachel Pfennigwerth (The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro)
- Dustin Andrews
- Emily Moore
- Nicholas Zarzeczny (Done Waiting)
Plot: A typical rom-com with an atypical rom-com ending, I Swiped the Wrong One is the story of four thirtysomethings who attempt to navigate the world of 21st century online dating.
Runtime: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: I Swiped the Wrong One starts Amanda (Pfennigwerth) moving back in with her parents after her career spirals out of control. Elsewhere, Ashley (Moore) begins searching for a new man after a string of bad dates. The pair sign up to a dating app, where they meet two men Michael (Andrews), and Matthew (Zarzeczny), who are searching for new lives.
When the new potential couple meet at the same time, they make an unlikely connection. However, they struggle to understand modern dating and their lives, pasts and futures, making dating more complicated.
Verdict on I Swiped the Wrong One
Recap
The movie follows four thirtysomethings trying to navigate the dating world. They have reasons their lives are where they are, but hope to find someone to help turn things around for them.
Best Parts
The movie does a great job of reflecting the troubles with modern dating. It shows that the older you get, the more questions you have and the more doubt you have in yourself. Elsewhere, it reflects the negative sides of dating. The performances are fun and bring the characters to life. The romance is fun and shows you can find things in unlikely areas.
Worst Parts
Some of the comedy misses the mark, and we tend to spend more time with Michael and Amanda.
Final Thoughts – I Swiped the Wrong One is a charming romance that reflects modern dating.
