No Pressure (2024) User Reviews

Interesting premise

[heathersmith-99515 · 6/10 · 5 April 2024]

I mostly enjoyed this movie but it came across as very uneven. 2 days on the farm felt like 3 months.... I didn't feel or see any chemistry between the leads until the end....the "family" and all their ensemble were endearing and realistic if quirky.

*and clearly whoever did the translation for this film did the squid games previously *. (Google it or watch the series. You'll catch on!).

Did I enjoy this film? Mostly, yes.

Did I find it a bit long for the story itself? Yes I did.

Would I recommend it? Probably not. Like I said, too long, uneven storyline, and no chemistry between the leads.

Feels like rural propaganda

[jtrazor · 5/10 · 2 April 2024]

In an apparent attempt to rectify declining birthrates, this film rips our main character from her hopes and dreams - a strong, independent, talented single woman - and forces her to return to her rural home to tend to her late grandmother's land, where she'll fall in love with the farmhand and drop everything she worked for in in the big city for the sake of making cheese and, probably, babies.

Bar that, it's actually quite fun and light-hearted. The cinematography is good, as is the script and the acting, so someone less cynical than I may just enjoy it for its topline pleasures - the lead characters and rural setting are pleasant enough on the eye to pass a couple of hours.

However, it does feel like it was released at least 2 decades late, and feels a bit strange to see in 2024. I realise it's a light-hearted romcom, but I feel it could have at least a little more antagonism in the decision to stay or leave her career behind. Anyway, each to their own, if I was watching again, I'd be glad I read this review so to prepare myself not to take it too seriously and enjoy it for it's fluffy, good-looking self.

"The heiress has arrived."

[classicsoncall · 5/10 · 25 April 2024]

What you have here in essence, is a Polish Hallmark movie, with apologies to reviewer 'bmvrztvt', as I came to this conclusion on my own before I read their review. The actual idea of the film isn't bad, but it does get hokey with some of the ancillary characters, like the pair of Polish farmers and the female cop Matylda. Yet another reviewer pointed out how the story seems to take place over a couple of weeks instead of the two days Oliwia Madej (Anna Szymanczyk) committed to in order to attend her grandmother's funeral. Turns out that was a con job, and not a very pleasant one if you come right down to it. The simmering romance between Oliwia and Kuba Walek (Mateusz Janicki) felt awkward at best until the latter part of the story, I think it was that bright red lipstick that turned the trick. Hey, I'm of Polish descent myself (both sides), so I'm not making fun, but this was quite an uneven flick. The attempt at comedy overshadowed the romantic angle and the director might have lost focus while attempting to get in a lick about global warming and same sex relationships. For a real treat, take a look at the credits list here on IMDb, and you'll be enthralled by the names of all the Polish actors. My favorite is Angelika Cegielska-Swiatek, the actress who portrayed Matylda. Right there is a mouthful.

Painfully over-acted

[claudius-60770 · 2/10 · 12 April 2024]

Okay some may like this but it is so over acted, predictable and painful. My wife liked it better than I did though even she found it a bit vacuous and childish.

The storyline itself is okay but that is where it ends. It is simply a cringe fest as a self indulgent city chef visits a small village in eastern Poland based on a lie by her grandmother and the latter leaves her behind on a small farm. After that it is one cliche after another. I think it would be appreciated by 4 year olds more than me.

The scenery isn't so bad so at least I got a glimpse of a Polish village and homestead which looks as if it is has not changed for some decades. C'est la vie.

Cute & Polish

[bmvrztvt · 7/10 · 25 April 2024]

Hey, what's not to love? Filmed on location in Poland, which right there makes it worth a look. Lots of cute animals. Good looking lead actors. Kinda of a Polish Hallmark movie.

Seriously if you like light romantic comedies filled with attractive people and fun side characters, give this Netflix movie a look.

Quick bit of applause to Netflix. Don't know how they do it but they seem to be funding movies from all over the globe. Right before watching this movie, we watched a Spanish romantic comedy, also a Netflix original. Keep up the great work, Netflix... We always find something interesting to watch.

Loved it!

[anamariasuliman · 10/10 · 3 April 2024]

It's a dream movie, for me at least! It reminded me a lot of my childhood, how I grew up with my grandparents among animals, eating healthy food and breathing clean fresh air, and without technology! From my point of view, it is impartial, because the main character managed to escape from the "concrete trap" and return to his origins! Congratulations to the actors for the beautiful way to play! I think we all need to be more openminded to new oportunities and to be more brave, so we can choose happiness and love insted of money!!

So again, well done!!! Congratulation for the subject and for the acting!