Fool's Gold
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Director Andy Tennant brought his deft commercial sensibility to this escapist film starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.
As always, their undeniable chemistry drives this treasure-hunting story filled with blue-water landscapes and sly banter at every turn. Watching their soul mates Billy and Tess bicker is a treat.
While it doesn't rewrite the rules of romantic comedy, Fool's Gold proves to be a slick thrill ride that combines the expected formula with a slick visual style.
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From the moment Billy emerges from the waves, Tennant delivers luxurious scenes in which genre archetypes execute each beat with aplomb.
McConaughey shines with his breezy charisma and Hudson remains effervescent as his smitten companion. Their high seas shenanigans deliver everything you'd expect from an entertaining film.
Amid its many charms, it's a case study in how large-scale production values elevate familiar material for maximum escapism.
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Although not an Academy Award pick, Fool's Gold's lush Caribbean settings were considered by second-tier guilds for their production values.
At the box office, Fool's Gold opened at number one and grossed $135 million worldwide on a budget of $70 million, demonstrating the continued commercial potency of chemistry-filled romances on the high seas.
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I agree with you. This is one of my favorite romance movies, it has comedy, action and romance in a very original way. 💕
I do admit to never seeing this movie before and sometimes a movie doesn't need to be an A-list to genuinely enjoy it. Lovely review.✨