More endearing than irritating.
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12/07/01
In July (2000)
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Reviews Counted:27
Fresh:24
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7/10
Consensus: A charmingly fresh romantic comedy/road movie.
Theatrical Release:Dec 7, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Ever since RUN LOLA RUN raced across the Atlantic and rang in a new era in German filmmaking, Teutonic comedy has ceased to be an oxymoron. A classic romance, IN JULY takes us from Hamburg,... [More]
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Christiane Paul, Mehmet Kurtulus, Idil Uner
Director: Fatih Akin
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Reviews for In July
Top CriticFeels surprisingly fresh.
05/10/02
Instead of avoiding the genre's conventions, the effervescent German film revels in them, resulting in a picture so infectious it almost seems original.
05/17/02
Top CriticA small but charming romance.
05/10/02
Top CriticResembles a shaggier Serendipity, with a similar moony conflation of coincidence and destiny.
11/27/01
Has considerable charm, wit and style, and does the unexpected often enough to keep you consistently amused.
01/15/02
In July is a deliriously delightful road movie.
03/04/02
None of this is the least bit believable, but all is told with a light touch and good humor and the characters are quirky enough that you can't help enjoying the ride.
05/22/04
While it's true that this 2000 romantic comedy is basically a Teutonic riff on the 1985 John Cusack comedy The Sure Thing, In July still has just enough twists and turns and is just light enough on its feet to stand on its own.
12/12/03
If you need to get away and all you have is nine bucks and two hours, you know where to go.
05/21/02
Very funny and charming.
12/07/01
Top CriticNever less than breezily entertaining.
12/07/01
Top CriticBleibtreu's almost too-innocent shy guy works, and his wider familiarity will help sell the adventure, but it's his co-star who gives us the emotional mileage of the drive.
12/21/04
Even if it doesn't completely win you over, In July should at least raise a few smiles.
11/28/01
Utterly charming -- if ultimately inconsequential.
12/06/01
Who would have thought a German comedy could be light, charming and devoid of intellectual snobbery?
04/05/02
The freshest road movie to come along in quite some time.
05/16/02
It never ceases to amaze me how much mileage there is left in the road trip and romantic comedy genres when they're blessed with a little creativity.
05/17/02
If you're the sort who used to enjoy romantic comedies before they became doddering and formulaic chick flicks, take some steps and search this one out.
04/04/03
[It has] such engaging characters [that] if Akin wasn't working overtime trying to get these kids together, viewers might get the urge to play matchmaker themselves.
12/12/03
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