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On the eve of her [[college]] graduation from the [[University of Texas]], Natalie decides to have sex with her friend Gabe. The next day, Natalie feels sick and her best friend Cara gets her a [[pregnancy test]]. When Natalie takes the test, her life diverges into two [[parallel realities]] based on the result. |
On the eve of her [[college]] graduation from the [[University of Texas]], Natalie decides to have sex with her friend Gabe. The next day, Natalie feels sick and her best friend Cara gets her a [[pregnancy test]]. When Natalie takes the test, her life diverges into two [[parallel realities]] based on the result. |
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In the reality where Natalie's test is positive, she moves back home with her mom and dad, who are less than thrilled, especially when Gabe proposes to her prematurely. They encourage Natalie to still pursue her career in [[animation]] while she struggles with the realization that she is becoming a mother. |
In the reality where Natalie's test is positive, she moves back home with her mom and dad, who are less than thrilled, especially when Gabe proposes to her prematurely. They encourage Natalie to still pursue her dream career in [[animation]] while she struggles with the realization that she is becoming a mother. |
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In the reality where Natalie's test is negative, she moves to [[Los Angeles]] with Cara and they look to start building their careers. Natalie applies to be an assistant to animator Lucy Galloway. After pining for the job, she gets an offer, and forms a strong bond with her colleague Jake. They encourage each other to follow their dreams, with Jake desiring to be a successful [[movie producer]]. |
In the reality where Natalie's test is negative, she moves to [[Los Angeles]] with Cara and they look to start building their careers. Natalie applies to be an assistant to animator Lucy Galloway. After pining for the job, she gets an offer, and forms a strong bond with her colleague Jake. They encourage each other to follow their dreams, with Jake desiring to be a successful [[movie producer]]. |
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| Directed by | Wanuri Kahiu |
| Written by | April Prosser |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alan Caudillo |
| Edited by | Brad Leach |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Look Both Ways is a 2022 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Wanuri Kahiu and written by April Prosser. It stars Lili Reinhart, Luke Wilson, Andrea Savage, Aisha Dee, Danny Ramirez, David Corenswet, and Nia Long. The film was released on August 17, 2022, on Netflix.[1]
Plot
On the eve of her college graduation from the University of Texas, Natalie decides to have sex with her friend Gabe. The next day, Natalie feels sick and her best friend Cara gets her a pregnancy test. When Natalie takes the test, her life diverges into two parallel realities based on the result.
In the reality where Natalie's test is positive, she moves back home with her mom and dad, who are less than thrilled, especially when Gabe proposes to her prematurely. They encourage Natalie to still pursue her dream career in animation while she struggles with the realization that she is becoming a mother.
In the reality where Natalie's test is negative, she moves to Los Angeles with Cara and they look to start building their careers. Natalie applies to be an assistant to animator Lucy Galloway. After pining for the job, she gets an offer, and forms a strong bond with her colleague Jake. They encourage each other to follow their dreams, with Jake desiring to be a successful movie producer.
In the reality where Natalie is pregnant, she and Gabe struggle to coparent as their daughter Rosie is born. Gabe wants Natalie to move in with him, but Natalie does not reciprocate feelings and tells him to date. Gabe meets a woman named Miranda, who Natalie exhibits jealous feelings towards. When Natalie goes on a trip to Los Angeles to visit Cara and her girlfriend, she gets a call from Rosie who says she is left overnight with Miranda's sister. Natalie doesn’t trust Gabe and later finds out he proposed to Miranda. Natalie throws herself into her career as a therapeutic tool to get over Gabe.
In the other reality, Natalie and Jake develop a strong romantic relationship and consider moving in together. That is, until Jake receives a year-long job producing in Nova Scotia. They try long distance, but Natalie finds it isn’t working for her as Jake is always busy with work. Natalie shows Lucy her portfolio, and Lucy gives her some very critical notes, saying her work is unoriginal. She encourages Natalie to quit to pursue other avenues of creativity, and Natalie does so. She returns home to a friend’s baby shower with Cara to find that her life is in a downward spiral in comparison to her friends.
In both realities, Natalie moves toward a career breakthrough. She gets accepted to the South by Southwest film festival where in one reality, she sits on a panel of creators including Lucy, and in another, has a short film of hers showcased. In one reality, Natalie visits Gabe’s band in a bar to catch up with him after five years. Later on, she is surprised when Jake has traveled a long way to see her short film, despite the implication that he was fired from the movie. Lucy sees Natalie’s work and encourages her to stop by her office for a talk when she returns to Los Angeles. In the other, Natalie and Rosie watch Gabe's band perform at a bar. Afterwards, Natalie asks Gabe why Miranda isn't here to see him play. Gabe tells her that he broke off the engagement because he is in love with her, not Miranda.
In one reality, Jake and Natalie walk the streets together, happy to be reunited. In the other, Gabe and Natalie have a serious conversation about how they would like to develop a romantic relationship for the sake of their daughter and because of their romantic feelings for each other. Both realities converge when each of the couples walk past Natalie’s sorority house, where she took the pregnancy test. In both realities, Natalie walks up to the bathroom, and looks in the mirror, and reassures herself that she is okay.
Cast
- Lili Reinhart as Natalie
- Danny Ramirez as Gabe
- David Corenswet as Jake
- Aisha Dee as Cara
- Andrea Savage as Tina
- Luke Wilson as Rick
- Nia Long as Lucy
- Elisa Annette as Shay
Production
In March 2021, Netflix announced that the film, then known as Plus/Minus, would be led and executive produced by Lili Reinhart.[2] Reinhart was previously an executive producer for Chemical Hearts (2020).[2] In June 2021, Luke Wilson, Andrea Savage, Aisha Dee, Danny Ramirez, and David Corenswet were added the cast.[3] In August 2021, Nia Long joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography began on June 21, 2021, and wrapped on August 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas.[5][6][7] Filming also took place in Los Angeles, California.[8] In early 2022, reshoots for the film were shot at the Vancouver Public Library, Pacific Coffee Roasters, and the Acquafarina restaurant in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.[8][9]
The film was released on August 17, 2022,[1] with a runtime of 110 minutes.[8]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 53% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.1/10.[10] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 50 out of 100, based on ten critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[11]. Most critics see this movie as a tepid copy of the 1998 movie Sliding Doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow. [12]
References
- ^ a b Jones, Tamera (June 23, 2022). "Wanuri Kahiu's Film Look Both Ways Gets Release Date at Netflix". Collider. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Galuppo, Mia (March 12, 2021). "Lili Reinhart to Star in Netflix Drama 'Plus/Minus' From 'Rafiki' Director (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 7, 2021). "Luke Wilson, Andrea Savage Join Lili Reinhart in Netflix's 'Plus/Minus' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 2, 2021). "Nia Long Joins Lili Reinhart in Netflix's Romantic Comedy 'Plus/ Minus' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Plus/Minus". Variety Insight. June 7, 2021. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Plus/Minus". Production List. June 1, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Stivale, Shelby (August 9, 2021). "Lili Reinhart's Netflix Movie 'Plus/Minus' — What We Know So Far". J-14.
- ^ a b c Asatryan, Tigran (June 22, 2022). "'Look Both Ways' Netflix Movie: Everything We Know So Far". whats-on-netflix.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (February 26, 2022). "Plus/Minus Reshoots in Downtown Vancouver This Weekend with Riverdale's Lili Reinhart". hollywoodnorthbuzz.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "Look Both Ways". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Look Both Ways (2022) Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Look Both Ways (2022) Reviews". Retrieved August 19, 2022.
