The plot kicks off when a skeptical audience member, Ryan Bennett, publicly challenges her during a presentation for never having taken the test herself. To save her study’s credibility and the university’s reputation, Brooke reluctantly agrees to take the test with her critic.
The film ultimately asks whether love can be explained by norepinephrine and data points, or if it requires "magic" and "lightning bolts" that science can't track. The Attraction Test
The movie uses dates designed to test compatibility under different conditions, such as shared hobbies and high-stress environments. The plot kicks off when a skeptical audience
Many viewers found it to be a charming, sentimental journey. It’s praised for being a smooth production with creative "science-based" dates (like stressful bowling or awkward dancing) and a believable evolution of chemistry between the leads. The movie uses dates designed to test compatibility
It is often compared to Hallmark-style movies but noted by some as having slightly better dialogue and execution than the standard "conveyor belt" romance. One reviewer on YouTube gave it a B- rating. Key Highlights Lead Cast: Tara Wilson (Brooke) and Andrew Dunbar (Ryan).
Critics on platforms like IMDb and Letterboxd pointed out that the male lead, Ryan, starts as remarkably rude and condescending, making the initial "enemies-to-lovers" transition feel forced for some.