“I honestly think this was a rage bait movie. Alyssa Milano is a good actress but this character was so unlikeable.” IMDb
: Many reviewers express frustration with the justification for the affair—the protagonist Gabby's anger over her husband's secret vasectomy. Critics on IMDb argue this premise feels "gross" and attempts to "normalize cheating".
: Reception of the acting and production varies. Some praise Milano and Steve Kazee for their emotional resonance, while others dismiss the film as "goofy," "formulaic," or feeling like a "long episode of a soap opera".
The film has sparked heated debate, particularly regarding its handling of infidelity and personal choices within a marriage:
“The story is beautifully translated onto the screen from the book... This is a film that was well worth a watch.” What to Watch. · Lifetime · 6 years ago Reviews of Tempting Fate (2019) - Letterboxd
: Numerous viewers found Milano's character, Gabby, to be unsympathetic or "unlikeable," often siding with the husband, Elliott, whom they viewed as a hardworking provider who deserved better.
Tempting Fate (2019) May 2026
“I honestly think this was a rage bait movie. Alyssa Milano is a good actress but this character was so unlikeable.” IMDb
: Many reviewers express frustration with the justification for the affair—the protagonist Gabby's anger over her husband's secret vasectomy. Critics on IMDb argue this premise feels "gross" and attempts to "normalize cheating". Tempting Fate (2019)
: Reception of the acting and production varies. Some praise Milano and Steve Kazee for their emotional resonance, while others dismiss the film as "goofy," "formulaic," or feeling like a "long episode of a soap opera". “I honestly think this was a rage bait movie
The film has sparked heated debate, particularly regarding its handling of infidelity and personal choices within a marriage: : Reception of the acting and production varies
“The story is beautifully translated onto the screen from the book... This is a film that was well worth a watch.” What to Watch. · Lifetime · 6 years ago Reviews of Tempting Fate (2019) - Letterboxd
: Numerous viewers found Milano's character, Gabby, to be unsympathetic or "unlikeable," often siding with the husband, Elliott, whom they viewed as a hardworking provider who deserved better.