Anyone But You (2023)

“With movies like 2023's No Hard Feelings and Anyone But You, it is refreshing and comforting to see studios taking chances on modestly budgeted, R-rat”

Enjoyable, visually sleek, funny rom-com

“With movies like 2023's No Hard Feelings and Anyone But You, it is refreshing and comforting to see studios taking chances on modestly budgeted, R-rated romantic comedies. Additionally, it is note-worthy for any rom-com to receive a theatrical release in 2024, as the genre is now primarily reserved for streaming services and cable channels while blockbusters hoard cinema screens. On paper, there is nothing overly exciting about Anyone But You, which is a loose contemporary reworking of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by the hit-and-miss Will Gluck (Fired Up!, Easy A). But, somehow, the movie manages to work thanks to the sharp dialogue, great casting, slick technical presentation, and several uproarious set pieces. Considering the usual standard for studio romantic c” read more

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