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The Bounce Back

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Relationship expert Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is on a book tour promoting his bestseller "The Bounce Back" when he meets talk show circuit therapist Kristin Peralta (Nadine Velazquez), who calls him out as a fraud. Matthew's life is upended when, in spite of himself, he falls in love with this quick-witted woman and is forced to face painful truths about a past relationship.

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Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act 01/23/2017
If nothing else, I'm sure Criminal Minds fans will certainly appreciate seeing Moore and his gorgeous smile back on the big screen. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety 12/10/2016
You watch it thinking: There's a reason why Tracy and Hepburn movies never hinged on therapy, and didn't feature actors whose exteriors looked a lot more exciting than their inner lives. Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 12/08/2016
2.5/5
A likable romantic comedy, The Bounce Back may not scream true love, but it's companionable enough until something better comes along. Go to Full Review Sandie Angulo Chen Common Sense Media 02/10/2017
2/5
Predictable romcom will appeal most to adults. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files 12/15/2016
6.5/10
While it won't win points for originality, The Bounce Back is a charming and occasionally really funny romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Kam Williams Baret News 12/03/2016
3/4
Confirmation that opposites do, in fact, attract, even shrinks dispensing diametrically-opposed dating advice! Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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MarthaLucia M @RT06429414 May 8 I thought it was good from start to finish See more Naz H @RT13893039 01/30/2023 This movie is funny and has good structure. See more 08/07/2019 The bounce back in its core is a by the book predictable romantic comedy. Still the movie has a lot of charm. The performances are good and some of the dialogue is funny. The concept of opposites attract are also entertaining. I expected the film to be worse but it was entertaining enough just don’t expect any surprises. See more 08/07/2019 The bounce back in its core is a by the book predictable romantic comedy. Still the movie has a lot of charm. The performances are good and some of the dialogue is funny. The concept of opposites attract are also entertaining. I expected the film to be worse but it was entertaining enough just don’t expect any surprises. See more 08/26/2018 Having just fast forward through most of this hideous movie. This is the most BORING movie one could force their self to watch. It is not funny, it is not interesting by any means! The story line is completely bland. The movie show cases a man who is basically just bed hopper with contradicting views, since he has a daughter. The women he choses are total air heads, as well as he portrays himself, a worst air head! Watching paint dry is more exciting than this stinker of a catastrophe. Pass on it, you'll be glad you did! See more 07/08/2018 Never registered as much as a chuckle or a smirk. All the roles were cliche. See more Read all reviews
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Youssef Delara

Director

Shemar Moore

Matthew Taylor

Nadine Velazquez

Kristin Peralta

Sheryl Underwood

Self

Kali Hawk

Jessica Williams

Robinne Lee

Sam

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The Bounce Back

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Movie Info

Synopsis Relationship expert Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is on a book tour promoting his bestseller "The Bounce Back" when he meets talk show circuit therapist Kristin Peralta (Nadine Velazquez), who calls him out as a fraud. Matthew's life is upended when, in spite of himself, he falls in love with this quick-witted woman and is forced to face painful truths about a past relationship.
Director
Youssef Delara
Producer
Ray Brown, Victor Teran, Amir Delara, Youssef Delara
Screenwriter
Victor Teran, Youssef Delara, Staci Robinson
Distributor
Viva Pictures
Production Co
Ankle Sock & Baseball Pants, Cima Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Brief Drug Use)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 9, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$227.4K
Runtime
1h 44m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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