Serendipity

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Serendipity

PG-13,

2001,

1h 30m,

Romance/

Comedy

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On a magical night when they are in their 20s, Jonathan (John Cusack) meets Sara (Kate Beckinsale). He finds it love at first sight, but Sara believes in destiny. After 10 years the two -- with 3,000 miles between them -- must decide if fate wants them to be together again. When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.

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Critics Consensus

Light and charming, Serendipity could benefit from less contrivances.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

4/5

Lightweight romance may appeal to teens.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Aug 19, 2008

"Serendipity" will serve as an excellent gauge of any viewer's tolerance level for schmaltzy contrivance and manipulation.

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Dec 30, 2006

3/5

There's nothing special or remarkable, but it's amiable and entertaining enough to make you forget that it's directed by the same man who brought the world Town And Country.

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

Sep 12, 2021

You'll be highly amused, bountifully entertained and - maybe, just maybe - uplifted and reinvigorated.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Sep 5, 2021

3/5

...lightweight to a fault...

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jan 9, 2021

3.5/4

...a somewhat absurd premise that's employed to pervasively affable and flat-out delightful effect...

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Han S

Apr 6, 2019

While many aspects of the film are charming, the biggest problem with this film is the main characters, who are not likeable and who lack chemistry. Not likeable because they exude selfishness (in the case of their dishonesty and lack of consideration for their fiancees) and lacking in chemistry a natural product of them being separate for the whole movie. Sarah's character is so irritatingly immature at the beginning you almost wish she learns her lesson and never finds him and/or gets hit by a bus.

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Harry R

Jan 15, 2019

Serendipity is an adorable film featuring two likeable leads but it commits one misstep- It keeps the two leads apart from one another for the majority of the running time. This is one of those movies that thinks it's building suspense and romantic expectations by keeping the characters away from one another for most of the movie. In reality, all it's doing is delaying the inevitable moment when they finally get together and robbing us of the opportunity to enjoy them interacting. I like romantic comedies where the characters spend time with each other instead of running around New York City and San Francisco, almost bumping into each other. However, for anyone who loves romance, New York City(pre 9/11) or the actors John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale Serendipity is time well spent

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Albus W

Dec 29, 2018

Awesome soundtrack, cute feel good movie.

Poe S

Oct 6, 2018

Nonono! Now I hate it! What about Halley? Stupid!

Leia P

Jul 12, 2018

Serendipity is an adorable movie, or any of the words synonyms can apply: cute, sweet etc. Taking place during Christmas NYC the setting is magical and the big apple once again endears itself to the big screen. This is one of the best NYC movies in my opinion. Both Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack are in their element in this romantic-comedy. A great film to watch with a partner.

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Han M

Nov 27, 2017

pesan dari film ini...jodoh mah moal kamana2

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Synopsis

On a magical night when they are in their 20s, Jonathan (John Cusack) meets Sara (Kate Beckinsale). He finds it love at first sight, but Sara believes in destiny. After 10 years the two -- with 3,000 miles between them -- must decide if fate wants them to be together again. When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.

Director: Peter Chelsom
Producer: Peter Abrams, Simon Fields, Robert L. Levy
Screenwriter: Marc Klein
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Tapestry Films, Simon Fields Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Scenes of Sexuality|Brief Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.2M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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