A Perfect Pairing
By Jennifer Green,
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Kissing, drinking in tame romance set Down Under.
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What's the Story?
Lola Alvarez (Victoria Justice) is a successful wine executive in Los Angeles who gets a lead on an Australian vineyard looking for a new importer in A PERFECT PAIRING. When her workmate steals her idea and presents it as her own, Lola quits her job and decides to go after the Australian account independently. She travels to the vineyard's rural location and, after an initial rejection from the winery owner, Hazel Vaughn (Samantha Tolj), takes up a temporary laborer job on the Vaughn family farm to try to prove her mettle. There, she's overseen by the handsome boss, Max (Adam Demos), and hazed by a group of fun-loving, hard-working laborers. As Lola and Max find themselves attracted to one another, Hazel pushes Max to reveal a secret he's been keeping from everyone, Lola included.
Is It Any Good?
This good-natured, Australia-set romance banks on viewers wanting low-effort, formulaic fare that's pleasant, predictable, and easy on the eyes. In fact, A Perfect Pairing is strikingly similar in storyline, tone, and even lead actor (Demos) to the 2019 Netflix title Falling Inn Love. The formula has been improved, though, and Pairing is the more engaging feature, thanks in large part to former Nickelodeon star Justice. She appears in almost every scene and is relatable and charming, though not entirely believable working the farm in perfect hair and makeup. The location is stunning, and the communal cast is affable though thinly developed and largely forgettable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Lola's business sense in A Perfect Pairing. What traits make her successful?
Why does Max keep his identity a secret? Do you think concealing it was the right thing to do? Why, or why not?
What are some Australian expressions and words used in the film? Do you know any others?
Where was this movie filmed? Where could you find out more information about that area?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: May 19, 2022
- Cast: Victoria Justice, Adam Demos, Samantha Tolj
- Director: Stuart McDonald
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Romance
- Topics: Friendship, Horses and Farm Animals
- Run time: 102 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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