Lily James Shines, But Where's the Bumble Story?

Lily James and Dan Stevens light up this glossy take on Bumble's origin story.

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Whitney Wolfe Herd rises from recent graduate to pioneering entrepreneur, overcoming sexism and industry resistance as she creates Bumble, a dating app that reimagines how people connect.

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Lily James Shines, But Where&apos;s the Bumble Story?

I liked &quot;Swiped&quot;, though it wasn&apos;t quite what I signed up for. Expecting the Bumble creation story, I got a film that&apos;s 75% about toxic tech bro culture at Tinder versus feminism... which is compelling on its own, just not the advertised journey.

Lily James and Jackson White deliver genuinely good performances, particularly during the harassment sequences that feel uncomfortably authentic. The supporting cast, including Dan Stevens and Myha&apos;la, add energy when given screen time. The first two acts crackle with the manic energy of startup culture and workplace toxicity done right.

However, Bumble&apos;s creation feels rushed into the final 20 minutes, almost an afterthought to the Tinder lawsuit drama. And I wish that part were explored a bit more. The glossy direction prioritizes inspiration over introspection, never truly examining the contradictions at play.

It&apos;s pretty great in parts, particularly the workplace dynamics, but feels like two different movies competing for attention.

Inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and former CEO of dating platform Bumble.

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I liked "Swiped", though it wasn't quite what I signed up for. Expecting the Bumble creation story, I got a film that's 75% about toxic tech bro culture at Tinder versus feminism... which is compelling on its own, just not the advertised journey.

Lily James and Jackson White deliver genuinely good performances, particularly during the harassment sequences that feel uncomfortably authentic. The supporting cast, including Dan Stevens and Myha'la, add energy when given screen time. The first two acts crackle with the manic energy of startup culture and workplace toxicity done right.

However, Bumble's creation feels rushed into the final 20 minutes, almost an afterthought to the Tinder lawsuit drama. And I wish that part were explored a bit more. The glossy direction prioritizes inspiration over introspection, never truly examining the contradictions at play.

It's pretty great in parts, particularly the workplace dynamics, but feels like two different movies competing for attention.

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