Prom Dates
Directed by Kim O. Nguyen
Jess and Hannah, at 13 years old made a pact to have the perfect prom, only 24 hours before the big event, everything is ruined when they break up with their dates. Now they have one night to find new dates and make the fantasy comes true.
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- Monkey See! Monkey Review!!September 5, 2025The film "Prom Dates" centers on a familiar teen comedy trope: a quest to lose one's virginity before a major high school milestone. While this narrative has proven successful in films like "Superbad," "Prom Dates" attempts to deliver a female-centric version of the formula but ultimately struggles to find its comedic footing. TLDR -> Not Another Teen Movie…. More like Not Another Teen Tragedy!! HARD PASS!! The primary issue is that the humor often feels strained and predictable. Rather than delivering sharp wit or authentic character-driven comedy, the film relies on a series of predictable gags and situations that consistently fail to land. The jokes feel less like a genuine exploration of teenage awkwardness and more like cheap imitations of a genre that has been done far better. Furthermore, the movie's portrayal of high school life feels disingenuous. The characters, though ostensibly teenagers, are depicted living with an adult-like freedom, with a notable absence of parental figures or consequences. This detachment from reality, combined with the film's crude attempts at humor, makes for an awkward viewing experience. The film lacks the genuine heart and observational comedy that makes the best teen films resonate. In the end, "Prom Dates" feels like a formulaic and uninspired entry into the teen comedy genre. It rehashes familiar plot points and themes without adding a fresh perspective or delivering consistent laughs. For anyone looking for a well-executed coming-of-age comedy, this is one to skip.
Prom Dates Trivia
Prom Dates was released on May 3, 2024.
Prom Dates was directed by Kim O. Nguyen.
Prom Dates has a runtime of 86m.
Prom Dates was produced by Molle DeBartolo, Jeremy Garelick, Mickey Liddell, Kevin Hart, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Will Phelps, Pete Shilaimon, Bryan Smiley.
Jess and Hannah, at 13 years old made a pact to have the perfect prom, only 24 hours before the big event, everything is ruined when they break up with their dates. Now they have one night to find new dates and make the fantasy comes true.
The key characters in Prom Dates are Hannah (Julia Lester), Jess (Antonia Gentry), Greg (Kenny Ridwan).
Prom Dates is rated R.
Prom Dates is a Comedy, Drama film.
Prom Dates has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.