Anyone But You
The brief
Will Gluck serves up a shamelessly old-school romantic comedy that knows exactly what it is and commits fully to the bit. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell have crackling chemistry that makes their fake-dating shenanigans genuinely fun to watch, even when the script hits every predictable beat you'd expect. The Australian wedding backdrop gives it a breezy, sun-soaked energy that feels like a vacation from more serious fare. Perfect for anyone missing the days when rom-coms were allowed to be fluffy crowd-pleasers without apologizing for it.
The verdict
If you're craving a breezy, unabashedly formulaic rom-com with gorgeous leads and sun-drenched scenery, this is exactly the feel-good escape you need. If you demand originality or substance from your romantic comedies, you'll find this predictable premise and by-the-numbers execution more tiresome than charming.
Watch with
- 👫 Perfect date night or girls' night pick
- 👥 Great for rom-com loving friends
- ⚠️ Skip if you hate predictable plots
Heads up
- Sexual content and innuendo throughout (moderate)
- Strong language including f-words (moderate)
- Brief partial nudity in romantic scenes (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Will Gluck
- Cast
- Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Mia Artemis, Nat Buchanan, GaTa, Alexandra Shipp, Hadley Robinson
Official synopsis
'After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Dirty Dancing (1987)
Both feature fake romance that becomes real through passionate chemistry.
Total runtime: 1h 43m + 1h 40m = 3h 23m
