F Valentine's Day
The brief
This Greece-set romcom has Virginia Gardner doing solid work as a woman literally running away from commitment, but the premise feels more contrived than clever. The Mediterranean backdrop is gorgeous and Marisa Tomei brings her usual spark as a fellow traveler, yet the whole "scheming to avoid a proposal" setup never quite clicks into the breezy fun it's aiming for. The pacing drags in the middle when it should be building romantic tension, and Skylar Astin feels underused in what amounts to the thankless boyfriend role. Perfect for anyone who loved "Mamma Mia!" mood but can forgive a script that doesn't quite know what it wants to say about love and timing.
The verdict
If you're craving gorgeous Mediterranean scenery and can overlook a clunky premise for some light romantic escapism, this delivers enough charm thanks to Virginia Gardner and Marisa Tomei's performances. If you need your romcoms to have snappy pacing and clever writing, the dragging middle act and contrived setup will likely leave you checking your watch.
Watch with
- 👥 Perfect for a girls' trip movie night
- 👫 Ideal for couples navigating relationship milestones
- ⚠️ Skip if you're freshly heartbroken
Heads up
- Relationship anxiety and commitment fears (moderate)
- Brief drinking and party scenes (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Mark Gantt
- Cast
- Virginia Gardner, Skylar Astin, Marisa Tomei, Jake Cannavale, Sabrina Bartlett, Natasha Leggero, Lil Rel Howery
Official synopsis
Gina hates her Valentine's Day birthday and travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend's proposal. With help
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with You, Me & Tuscany (2026)
Both romantic comedies feature travel to beautiful European destinations questioning relationships.
Total runtime: 1h 35m + 1h 45m = 3h 20m
