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Finding Emily review
A Mancunian singer-songwriter becomes a viral divisive figure while trying to track down a girl called Emily
TL;DR
- The film is a gen Z romantic comedy from Working Title, directed by Alicia MacDonald and written by Rachel Hirons.
- Set in Manchester, the plot revolves around singer-songwriter Owen trying to find Emily after a mix-up with her phone number.
- Owen's quest escalates when he accidentally emails all the Emilies at the university, turning him into a viral figure debated as an 'incel' or a romantic.
- A psychology student, Emily, uses Owen's situation as a case study for her thesis on love being temporary insanity.
- The movie features light-hearted commentary on campus culture wars and social media pile-ons.
- Supporting characters, including Emily's professor, are highlighted as particularly funny.