The New Romantic (2018)

Frustrated with the lack of chivalrous guys her own age, a college senior gives up on dating for love to date an older man in exchange for gifts instead.

Director:

Carly Stone

Writers:

Carly Stone, Kyle Mann (story by)

Stars:

Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Barden	...	Blake Conway
Hayley Law	...	Nikki Morrison
Brett Dier	...	Jacob
Camila Mendes	...	Morgan Cruise
Timm Sharp	...	Ian Brooks
Avan Jogia	...	River Dewan
Ivy Matheson	...	Woman
Eva Link	...	Winnie
Greg Hovanessian	...	College Bro
Vinnie Bennett	...	Banker
Deklon Roberts	...	Cab Driver
Matt Lishman	...	Delivery Man
Sebastian Pigott	...	Bobby
Josh Bainbridge	...	Bouncer (as Joshua Bainbridge)
Kamilla Kowal	...	Emily

Storyline

Frustrated with the lack of chivalrous guys her own age, a college senior gives up on dating for love to date an older man in exchange for gifts instead.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to nora ephron | reference to tinder | foosball | diner | newspaper column | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hayley Law and Camila Mendes both star on CW's Riverdale.

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Goofs

As a perp, Blake rides in the front seat of a cop car, which is not a useable spot.

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Quotes

Jacob: Umm... I thought it was in my pencil case.
Blake Conway: Why do you have a pencil case?
Jacob: *For pencils*, in case.

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Connections

References E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

User Reviews

nice acting

This is not a funny film, its not even romantic, but the acting by jessica barden are memorable and aspiring. she will be 27 this year, but has the ubelievable look of an innocent 14 yrs old girl, but at the same time could have been man hating 30 year old too. her acting really wins the contest of driving this film to a 7.

its all about romance, the lack of it, the wish for it, the quest for it, and to live with it. its a hard days night all the way through, as she tries to be seen, but at the same time trying to be a rough tough individualistic female, that means trouble and headbanging against the wall., though it ends surprisingly well ,the travel has been hard. i think a lot of girls from 13-30 will find recognition and a-ha moments , and even a good share of boys will be able to identify oneself with the main character.

im impressed by the technical product carly stone has put together, and what amazes me most is the multipel locations and settings that has been used making this flick. if i say at least 50 then im not overestimating. also the make up department shall have gratitude for making ms barden so rich and at the same time so plain and simple....

the story though might feel a bit superficial and shallow for an old grumpy man like me. will i recommend it, of course.....

Details

Official Sites:

Official Instagram

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

The New Romantic

Filming Locations:

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Drive Films, Independent Edge Films, JoBro Productions & Film Finance

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1