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* AmbiguousTimePeriod: The film is ostensibly set in the present day, but contains a lot of vintage technology (landline phones, Polaroid cameras, the TV set that Anna and Ryan own), nearly everything in the Love Institute is done on paper with nary a computer in sight, and even the machine used to administer the test looks rather antiquated. There are also numerous references made to the 90s ([[Music/SpiceGirls Ginger Spice]] is name-dropped once and movies like ''Film/NottingHill'', ''Film/{{Titanic|1997}}'', and ''Film/ForrestGump'' are given shout-outs) in a way that's clearly not meant to be contemporary, muddying the waters further.
* InvokedTrope: The Love Institute deliberately invokes many LoveTropes to help their clients' bonds grow stronger as a couple.
* OfficeRomance: Anna falls in love with Amir after she begins working with him at the Love Institute despite already having a boyfriend. [[spoiler:After much dancing around their feelings, they do end up getting together.]]
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* ShowerOfLove: Anna and Ryan, who are supposed to have a steady relationship, shower together frequently. She advises a young couple to do it as well to increase intimacy.
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* ShowerOfLove: Anna and Ryan, who are supposed to have a steady relationship, shower together frequently. She advises a young couple to do it as well to increase intimacy.intimacy.
* SpottingTheThread: The first sign that Natasha isn't really Amir's girlfriend is when Anna notices she doesn't know about his gluten allergy even though they've supposedly been dating for a few months. Amir eventually admits that she's just a neighbor of his after Anna confronts him about this.
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* SpottingTheThread: The first sign that Natasha isn't really Amir's girlfriend is when Anna notices she doesn't know about his gluten allergy even though they've supposedly been dating for a few months. Amir eventually admits that she's just a neighbor of his after Anna confronts him about this.
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The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. She starts working at the institute, where she develops feelings for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
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The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine test can tell if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail.and in love by analyzing their torn-off fingernails. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. She starts working at the institute, Love Institute, which claims to help couples pass the test through a series of relationship-strengthening exercises, where she develops feelings for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
* DisposableFiance: Ryan is set up as this from the jump -- he's the guy Anna is dating at the beginning, and they're ''supposed'' to be each other's OneTrueLove as they've already passed the test measuring this. However, the complacency he displays in their relationship as a result makes her unsatisfied, especially after she develops a romantic connection with her coworker Amir. [[spoiler:Anna and Ryan retake the test and ''pass'' -- and she's so upset by this that she stays the night at Amir's and rips out her fingernails, implying that she will reject the test results to be with Amir.]]
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* {{Fingore}}: Part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which are then analyzed in a microwave-like device. [[spoiler:Upset with passing the test again with Ryan, Anna rips out ''all'' her remaining fingernails at the end of the film.]]
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* LongingLook: Despite ostensibly in a serious relationship with Natasha, Amir throws many gentle gazes Anna's way. She picks up on them and is how she figures he is in love with her (and not actually dating Natasha).
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* OneTrueLove: The test claims that they can tell if a couple is truly in love, as long as you each tear off a fingernail to be analyzed. This is taken as seriously as a declaration of soulmateship, with many couples splitting up if they fail, and many less-than-ideal couples staying together just because they pass. [[spoiler:The test claims that Ryan and Anna are real love twice, but she's so unhappy with this result that she ''tears off the rest of her fingernails'', not wanting a test to dictate her feelings for Amir.]]
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Following a debut at the Telluride Film Festival, ''Fingernails'' is set for limited theatrical distribution on October 27, 2023 and a streaming release on Creator/AppleTVPlus on November 3, 2023.
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Following a debut at the Telluride Film Festival, Festival and a limited theatrical release the following October, ''Fingernails'' is set for limited theatrical distribution on October 27, 2023 and a streaming release was released on Creator/AppleTVPlus on November 3, 2023.
* BaitAndSwitch: Anna and Ryan get dinner with one of their friends, who passed the love test with her longterm partner long ago. She shows up late, missing a fingernail, and seemingly upset, making them think they retook the test and failed. She then clarifies they took the test and ''passed'', and was just messing with them.
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* DamnedByFaintPraise: In the trailer, Amir asks a man what he loves most about his partner to help coach their compatibility. His answer is "her hair". Anna and Amir only barely hide their disappointment.
* {{Fingore}}: The trailer shows that part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which are then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
* LoveTriangle: As the trailer goes on, Anna becomes increasingly torn between Ryan and Amir, and even asks her boss if it's possible to be in love with two people at once.
* {{Fingore}}: The trailer shows that part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which are then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
* LoveTriangle: As the trailer goes on, Anna becomes increasingly torn between Ryan and Amir, and even asks her boss if it's possible to be in love with two people at once.
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* DamnedByFaintPraise: In EverythingSoundsSexierInFrench: Invoked. The Love Institute uses French music in its exercises to enhance the trailer, Amir asks a man what he loves most about his partner to help coach their compatibility. His answer is "her hair". Anna and Amir only barely hide their disappointment.romantic mood.
* {{Fingore}}:The trailer shows that part Part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which are then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
* KaraokeBondingScene: Invoked, one of the romantic exercises Amir has designed to help measure and strengthen a love connection is for the partners to do karaoke on stage.
* LoveTriangle:As the trailer goes on, Anna becomes increasingly torn between Ryan and Amir, and even asks her boss if it's possible to be in love with two people at once.once.
* RomanticRain: Invoked. The Love Institute plays rain sounds throughout the offices to enhance the romance. It just makes Anna's coworker want to pee.
* ShowerOfLove: Anna and Ryan, who are supposed to have a steady relationship, shower together frequently. She advises a young couple to do it as well to increase intimacy.
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* KaraokeBondingScene: Invoked, one of the romantic exercises Amir has designed to help measure and strengthen a love connection is for the partners to do karaoke on stage.
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* RomanticRain: Invoked. The Love Institute plays rain sounds throughout the offices to enhance the romance. It just makes Anna's coworker want to pee.
* ShowerOfLove: Anna and Ryan, who are supposed to have a steady relationship, shower together frequently. She advises a young couple to do it as well to increase intimacy.
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''Fingernails'' is a science fiction/romance movie directed by Creator/ChristosNikou.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. She begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. She begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
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''Fingernails'' is a science fiction/romance movie directed by Creator/ChristosNikou.
Creator/ChristosNikou in his English-language film debut.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. Shebegins starts working at the institute, where she begins falling develops feelings for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. She
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* {{Fingore}}: The trailer shows that part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which is are then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
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The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. Anna begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
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The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. Anna She begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
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[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fingernails.png]]
->''"The truth is, we're all achingly lonely, and we're endlessly searching for ways to fill that void."''
-->-- '''Duncan'''
''Fingernails'' is a science fiction/romance movie directed by Creator/ChristosNikou.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. Anna begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
Following a debut at the Telluride Film Festival, ''Fingernails'' is set for limited theatrical distribution on October 27, 2023 and a streaming release on Creator/AppleTVPlus on November 3, 2023.
Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY-by4qPQpE&ab_channel=AppleTV Trailer]]
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!!Tropes:
* AndStarring: The trailer lists the three leads and gives Creator/LukeWilson the "and" credit.
* BookEnds: The trailer opens on Anna singing a few lines from Music/{{Yazoo}}'s "Only You". The song then scores the rest of the trailer, which ends on the same scene of Anna singing the song.
* DamnedByFaintPraise: In the trailer, Amir asks a man what he loves most about his partner to help coach their compatibility. His answer is "her hair". Anna and Amir only barely hide their disappointment.
* {{Fingore}}: The trailer shows that part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which is then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
* LoveTriangle: As the trailer goes on, Anna becomes increasingly torn between Ryan and Amir, and even asks her boss if it's possible to be in love with two people at once.
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[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fingernails.png]]
->''"The truth is, we're all achingly lonely, and we're endlessly searching for ways to fill that void."''
-->-- '''Duncan'''
''Fingernails'' is a science fiction/romance movie directed by Creator/ChristosNikou.
The film is set in a world where a controversial institute claims to be able to determine if romantic couples are truly compatible through a test that involves the removal of one fingernail. Anna (Creator/JessieBuckley) and Ryan (Creator/JeremyAllenWhite) are supposed to be able to go the distance, but Anna is still uncertain. Anna begins working at the institute, where she begins falling for her coworker Amir (Creator/RizAhmed). Creator/LukeWilson and Creator/AnnieMurphy also star.
Following a debut at the Telluride Film Festival, ''Fingernails'' is set for limited theatrical distribution on October 27, 2023 and a streaming release on Creator/AppleTVPlus on November 3, 2023.
Previews: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY-by4qPQpE&ab_channel=AppleTV Trailer]]
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!!Tropes:
* AndStarring: The trailer lists the three leads and gives Creator/LukeWilson the "and" credit.
* BookEnds: The trailer opens on Anna singing a few lines from Music/{{Yazoo}}'s "Only You". The song then scores the rest of the trailer, which ends on the same scene of Anna singing the song.
* DamnedByFaintPraise: In the trailer, Amir asks a man what he loves most about his partner to help coach their compatibility. His answer is "her hair". Anna and Amir only barely hide their disappointment.
* {{Fingore}}: The trailer shows that part of the tests the institute conducts to determine romantic compatibility is the removal of one fingernail from both partners, which is then analyzed in a microwave-like device.
* LoveTriangle: As the trailer goes on, Anna becomes increasingly torn between Ryan and Amir, and even asks her boss if it's possible to be in love with two people at once.
