Set It Up
Finding love takes some assistants.
Overview
Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set It Up was released during a time when romantic comedies were experiencing a resurgence on streaming platforms, positioning itself as an easy watch for audiences seeking light-hearted entertainment.
- Engaging and witty romantic comedy that offers a refreshing take on the traditional boy-meets-girl narrative.
- Delightful performances by Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, who have great chemistry and deliver humorous dialogue effectively.
- Explores themes of work-life balance, friendship, and the struggles of navigating young adulthood in a relatable and entertaining manner.
Fun Facts
- The film was written by Katie Silberman, who also co-wrote the critically acclaimed comedy 'Never Have I Ever'.
- Glen Powell, who plays Rick, previously auditioned for the role of Beau Clark in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, another romantic comedy series.
- Zoey Deutch's character Harper has a recurring joke about her love for tacos. In real life, Deutch is an avid fan of tacos.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Finding love takes some assistants."
Français
FR
Title: Petits coups montés
"Trouver l’amour nécessite quelques assistants."
Português
BR
Title: O Plano Imperfeito
"Encontrar o amor é um trabalho de equipe."
Pусский
RU
Title: Подстава
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Italiano
IT
Title: Come far perdere la testa al capo
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Español
ES
Title: Cómo deshacerte de tu jefe
"Encontrar el amor conlleva algunos asistentes."
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Crew
Reviews
For me, Set it Up is a typical mid-quality romantic comedy. It is witty in places and a smart script mostly of the time. It separates itself from other rom-coms in at least one way. Normally you have a couple either in love at the start or who meet early on and fall in love, and then have to survive challenges along the way if they are to produce the required happy ending. Set it Up takes a different path, with two couples who don’t even like each other at first.
The two personal assistants reluctantly agree to work together to play matchmaker for their bosses, with the idea that their jobs would get easier if the overbearing and frankly abusive managers got distracted by romance, or at least sex.
So that is the set-up for Set It Up, and it is fairly well done. It didn’t rely on raunchy humor or explicit language or sex, which is always a plus for me. I don’t think I will feel compelled to watch it again, but I don’t regret seeing it the first time around.
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