Patricia Karounos Refinery29 Oct 23, 2023

Deutch and Powell are so good together that they should be making more movies together à la Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, or Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling — it’s what we deserve.

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Kate Boyle InSession Film Mar 8, 2023 B-

Set It Up is filled with crazy challenges for the assistants to overcome to keep their bosses happy and together, all while navigating their own personal problems. It’s a fun movie that’s easy to watch, so I recommend anyone with Netflix give it a try.

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Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies Sep 19, 2022

Cinematic comfort food at it’s finest, both Deutch and Powell are charisma machines and a total joy to watch.

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Paul McGuire Grimes KSTP-TV (St. Paul, MN) Nov 4, 2020

Lovely, feel good story where you actually enjoy all of the main characters which is hard to come by in the traditional romantic comedy genre of late.

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Joey Keogh Vague Visages Oct 9, 2019

As a showcase for two actors who more than deserve their moment to shine, Set It Up is hugely satisfying. As a modern romantic comedy, it's glorious.

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Karl Delossantos Smash Cut Reviews Aug 5, 2019 3/5

Set it Up is the perfect example of a broad romantic comedy done right. It adheres to the formula for the most part but isn't afraid to break it. It has its own style and moves to beat of its own drum.

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Jon Lyus HeyUGuys Jun 4, 2019 4/5

(Written by Amanda Keats) A fun and endearing film that feels like both a throwback to the beloved rom coms of the 90s and something new, fresh and exciting.

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Sara Clements Much Ado About Cinema Apr 13, 2019 3.5/5

Set It Up's visual representation of assistant horror stories and New York City romance is a fun start to the summer for couples who want to take their date nights in.

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Poulomi Das Arré Mar 11, 2019

It exists as a canny tribute to the rom-coms of yesteryear, hitting a sweet, nostalgic feel-good spot.

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Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net Feb 26, 2019 6/10

Lucy Liu is also good as an ice queen boss that gets more character development than the trope typically allows.

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Sarah J One Room With A View Feb 12, 2019 4/5

The writing and performances make Set It Up a fun watch with cute moments that may have reference-worthy potential in popular culture.

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Ella Riley-Adams Vogue Jan 2, 2019

An ideal feel-good, laugh-out-loud rom-com.

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Marisa Carpico The Pop Break Dec 22, 2018 7/10

Though the set-up itself could have come straight from a cheap contemporary romance novel, the execution elevates the film.

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Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Dec 22, 2018 3/5

The story is generic and predictable, but what's the harm in an easy-to-swallow rom-com that makes you feel good?

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Adriana Gomez-Weston The Cinema Soloist Dec 21, 2018

Set It Up is one of Netflix's latest original films, and one of its best attempts. A tribute to the romantic comedies of yesteryear, Set it Up is filled with some modern twists, but it remains simple and sweet enough for a wide audience to enjoy.

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Christopher James AwardsCircuit.com Oct 30, 2018 3.5/4

It's the best version of what a Netflix movie should be. ... Overall, Set It Up is the most delightful way one could spend a lazy afternoon or cozy date night in.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Oct 11, 2018 3/4

...a refreshingly antiquated romcom that delivers exactly what it promises.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Sep 26, 2018

Director Claire Scanlon...gets everyone leaning into their roles, and Deutch is a particular delight.

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Eli Glasner CBC News Sep 10, 2018

The premise is fun...it's great.

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Rahul Desai Film Companion Aug 27, 2018 2.5/5

It's calculative matchmaking, but not entirely genuine. Consequentially, the narrative appears more custom-made than it already is.

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