Look Both Ways

    Look Both Ways
    2022

    Synopsis

    On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie's life diverges into two parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and must navigate motherhood as a young adult in her Texas hometown, the other in which she moves to LA to pursue her career. In both journeys throughout her twenties, Natalie experiences life-changing love, devastating heartbreak and rediscovers herself.

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    Cast

    • Lili ReinhartNatalie Bennett
    • Danny RamirezGabe
    • David CorenswetJake
    • Aisha DeeCara
    • Andrea SavageTina Bennett
    • Luke WilsonRick Bennett
    • Nia LongLucy Galloway
    • Sahara AleEliza / Jorts
    • Amanda KnapicMiranda
    • Sarah J. BartholomewHannah

    Recommendations

    • 75

      Chicago Sun-Times

      Fueled by the smart and knowing script, the sure-handed direction and a true star performance by Reinhart, “Look Both Ways” is a comfort-viewing experience with authentic and likable characters.
    • 70

      Time

      A filmmaker can do a lot with this Sliding Doors-style idea; there’s also plenty that could send it careering off the rails. But Look Both Ways has a mild sweetness that makes it go down easy.
    • 60

      The Guardian

      Its affect is warm and reassuring, its methods for affirming that everything’s gonna be all right are cozy and tame, especially in regards to young motherhood.
    • 60

      Paste Magazine

      Look Both Ways feverishly whittles itself down to ensure that it keeps a wide berth from anything unsavory or controversial. The dishonesty that comes along with that timidity is a much tougher pill to swallow than the truths that might have arisen otherwise.
    • 50

      San Francisco Chronicle

      Look Both Ways has a couple of things going for it, namely a compelling premise and the charm of Lili Reinhart (“Riverdale”) in the lead role. But the whole movie is a lie, and once you figure that out, the realization cuts into a lot of the pleasure.
    • 50

      Variety

      While the filmmakers’ heads and hearts are in the right place with their resonant sentiments on taking risks and embracing fate, their execution of narrative basics proves lackluster.
    • 40

      Screen Rant

      Though leading lady Lili Reinhart does her best, Look Both Ways struggles to make a lasting impact with either of its dueling timelines.
    • 40

      Los Angeles Times

      It’s too facile to connect deeply. Everything in Natalie’s life is depicted on a surface level: motherhood, work, romance, friendship and even her passion for drawing. The differences between her two selves never seem too wide because both are barely rooted in reality.