Most Guys Are Losers (2020)

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Over Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago, a college kid from California seeks approval from his girlfriend's dad, a bar owner and author of a dating book titled, "Most Guys are Losers."

Introduction
"Most Guys Are Losers" is a light-hearted romantic comedy film released in 2020. The narrative is based upon the book of the exact same name by author Mark Berzins, who likewise works as a remarkable real-life character in the film. Directed by Eric Ustian, the story mostly focuses on a college senior Sandy, played by Mira Sorvino, her sweetheart, Andy, portrayed by Michael Provost, and her suspicious dad, Mark, played by Andy Buckley.

Story
Sandy, an optimistic and independent college senior, falls in love with a thoughtful, captivating young man, Andy. They decide to take a step even more by presenting each other to their respective families over Thanksgiving in Denver. However, Mark, Sandy's father, is a slightly eccentric and extremely protective bar owner who is not persuaded that Andy is best for his child. Mark has actually even composed the book 'Most Guys Are Losers,' drawn from his experiences at the bar and observing relationships stop working. His one mission is to use his 'loser spotter' radar to keep his children safe from these so-called losers.

Mark's Perspective
Mark believes in rigid quality assurance when it pertains to his children' love interests. When he satisfies Andy, he suspects he's not ideal for Sandy. Mark's overprotectiveness develops a tense environment in between him and Andy. On the other hand, Sandy, who is clearly in love with Andy, thinks he's absolutely nothing like the losers her daddy wrote about in his book. This clash forms the main dispute in the movie's storyline.

Andy's Challenge
Andy, on the other hand, truly enjoys Sandy and wishes to be approved by her dad. He accepts the obstacle and has a hard time, making every effort to show that he isn't one of those 'losers.' He discovers it challenging to determine up to Mark's extremely high, and somewhat eccentric, requirements. However, throughout the story, through numerous trials and narrative turmoils, Andy persistently tries to win Mark's approval while safeguarding his relationship with Sandy.

Conclusion and Message
"Most Guys Are Losers" is a feel-good romantic comedy that concurrently offers peeks of the father-daughter relationship, puppy love, and the struggles of approval. It illustrates how preconceived notions can cloud judgment. Ultimately, Mark realizes that he must rely on Sandy's judgment due to the fact that he's raised her to be smart and efficient in making essential decisions, consisting of selecting her partner. For the fans, they discover that it's crucial to be themselves since authenticity is more crucial in a relationship than trying to fulfill other people's requirements.

In summary, "Most Guys Are Losers" is an amusing film with heart and character. The film successfully handles the themes of love, approval, and family bonds, nicely wrapped in a funny and amusing plan. It's a pointer not to evaluate a book by its cover, revealing that everyone has their special strengths and qualities that might not be immediately apparent, much like Andy in the movie.

Top Cast

  • Andy Buckley (small)
    Andy Buckley
    Mark
  • Mira Sorvino (small)
    Mira Sorvino
    Amy
  • Michael Provost (small)
    Michael Provost
    Bo
  • Grace Caroline Currey (small)
    Grace Caroline Currey
    Sandy
  • Keith David (small)
    Keith David
    Al
  • Paul Sorvino (small)
    Paul Sorvino
    Grandpa
  • Belmont Cameli (small)
    Belmont Cameli
    Trevor
  • Aiden Berzins
    Taylor
  • Sander Thomas (small)
    Sander Thomas
    Paul Berzins
  • Nick Greco (small)
    Nick Greco
    Barry
  • Kayla Forde
    Rosie