Movie

Surrender

1987 · 105 min

A breezy, slightly cynical romantic comedy that coasts on charm and absurd situations, easy to watch but not especially memorable.

Tagline: A comedy about two people who wanted each other in the worst way...and that's how they got each other.
Overview: A wealthy writer who has had terrible experiences with money-hungry girlfriends & ex-wives pretends to be a broke, washed-up novelist to see if the woman he loves wants him for himself or just for his money.
How it feels: Light, satirical, romantic and absurd. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, class, deception, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
deception
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
home
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild