Relationship Goals
The brief
Relationship Goals feels like a glossy TV movie that somehow made it to theaters, with Kelly Rowland doing her best to elevate material that never quite decides if it wants to be a workplace comedy or a genuine romance. The chemistry between Rowland and Method Man is surprisingly decent, but the script keeps undercutting their moments with predictable career woman clichés and morning show workplace drama that lands flat. The pacing drags whenever it shifts focus from the central relationship to the media industry satire, which feels about a decade too late and not nearly sharp enough. If you're craving something in the vein of The Proposal but with significantly less wit and charm, this might scratch that itch.
The verdict
If you're a Kelly Rowland fan who can overlook predictable plotting for decent chemistry and lightweight romance, this is a passable way to spend 96 minutes. If you expect sharp writing or fresh takes on the career woman trope, you'll find this glossy but uninspired effort falls well short of better rom-coms in the same lane.
Watch with
- 👫 Date night for rom-com fans
- ⚠️ Skip if you want sharp writing
Heads up
- Workplace power dynamics (moderate)
- Career woman stereotypes (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Linda Mendoza
- Cast
- Kelly Rowland, Method Man, Robin Thede, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Melanie Leishman, Matt Walsh
Official synopsis
When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York's top morning show, her ex competes
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
Both explore ambitious women navigating career success and romantic complications.
Total runtime: 1h 36m + 2h 0m = 3h 36m
