Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

- 2012
- US, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
- 1h 41min
- 15
- Directed by: Lorene Scafaria
- Cast: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Melinda Dillon
- UK release: 13 July 2012
As an asteroid makes its apocalyptic way towards earth, Dodge (Carrell) is abandoned by his wife so goes on a road trip with his neighbour Penny (Knightley). Initial hilarity gives way to naff romance as Knightley makes even light comedy look like hard work.
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World


Disappointing apocalyptic romcom starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley
The directorial debut from Lorene Scafaria (writer of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) begins with the announcement that the final mission to save the Earth from obliteration by an asteroid has failed. Initially it’s hilariously cynical as, with just…
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