What the critics are saying:
“…strong performances from a couple actors–one who I think is going to find her footing in showcase after showcase and elevate movie after movie, something we get incredible glimpses of in Rent-A-Pal from Amy Rutledge. I can’t wait to see a movie where she is the showcased star. She just might knock it out of the park. As it is, with this film, she steals a lot of the scenes here for me.” GoIndieNow
“Amy Rutledge, as Lisa delivers a heartfelt performance that is a wonderfully satisfying mix of lovable girl next door and take no shit from anyone heroine. She is strong and gentle and delivers so much heart. Her and Folkins share a beautiful scene together, taking place place over a meal at a skating rink. This was a standout moment of the film in general and as performances from both Folkins and Her.” Popped Reviews
"…he’s just been matched with the beautiful and charming Lisa (Amy Rutledge), who’s also a caregiver, coincidentally. Gentle, funny, and smart – she’s perfect, and Rutledge plays her with a heartaching sweetness which leaps off the screen. "
" a more wide open feel when Lisa enters the picture. In this regard, she feels every bit a gift in David’s life, and the film lifts its tension off its shoulders, finally breathing comfortably for the precious time she’s on screen"
"Rutledge gives Lisa a lovely presence in the film as the sole light in the dark abyss which is David’s life" DCFilmdom.com
“Amy Rutledge couldn’t be better as Lisa. Like everything about the movie she nails nuance by being socially shy yet effectively endearing without coming off like a ‘girl next door in glasses’ caricature.” CultureCrypt.com
“Rutledge is terrific in what is essentially the Rosemarie DeWitt role” FlickAttack.com
“The performances by Wheaton, Folkins, and Rutledge are all top-notch; true to their characters.” AMovieGuy.com
“His love interest is Lisa played by Amy Rutledge. Another great performance, a character you enjoy watching and makes you desperately want that happy ending even if you’re sure it’s not going to happen. Rutledge is perhaps most impressive in the final scenes too.” Nerdly
“Another standout for me in the movie was Amy Rutledge, who transformed herself into this role of Lisa. Her and Folkins worked so well together. When they were on screen together, they made you feel that awkward chemistry Lisa and David shared. Rutledge had a powerful scene towards the end of the film that showcases how good she can be.” The Music City Drive-In