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Losing Control

Biophysics doctoral candidate Samantha has a detailed plan for a perfect life, but she's not totally convinced that her boyfriend, Ben, belongs in it. When he proposes, she begins a series of dating experiments to prove that he is in fact Mr. Right.
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Netflix Rating: 3.1
Top Rotten Tomatoes Critics

Losing Control nicely mixes comedic absurdity with weightier career vs. commitment themes. full review

Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Perhaps investigating something new would have better served Weiss than simply looking to her own experiences, exploring rather than settling. full review

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times

Weiss's ideas about moviemaking, storytelling, and character development are indistinguishable from bargain-bin romantic comedies (so-called chick flicks) and television shows that barely last a season. full review

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

While Losing Control is a thoroughly likable, playful comedy, there's never a sense that writer-director Valerie Weiss is in total command of film's tone, pacing or comic content, which is considerable. full review

John Anderson, Variety

Science-themed rom-com isn't ready for clinical trials. full review

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter

If you want to enjoy watching a confused scientist grappling with life choices, stick with "The Nutty Professor." full review

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times

Takes a frenzied late turn into espionage territory, an attempt to gather momentum that only makes the film more tiresome. full review

Benjamin Mercer, Village Voice
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  • Release Year: 2011
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Runtime: 91 min
  • Available From: Dec 10, 2012
  • Available Until: Dec 31, 2099
  • Remaining: 31634 days left
  • Queued by: 250 people
Directed By
Valerie Weiss
Cast
Miranda Kent, Reid Scott, Kathleen Robertson, Theo Alexander, Bitsie Tulloch, Steve Howey, Ben Weber, Jamison Yang, John Billingsley, Lin Shaye
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