# Playing It Cool (2014)

> A jaded Los Angeles screenwriter mines his friends’ love lives for a romantic screenplay, only to fall for an engaged woman who challenges his defenses.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/164335

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Justin Reardon
- Cast: Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Topher Grace, Aubrey Plaza, Luke Wilson, Martin Starr, Anthony Mackie, Ioan Gruffudd
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2139555/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, self deprecating, wistful, date night, lazy sunday

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