8.0 stars.
This movie is the romantic total package as it checks almost every proper box a rom com should, and some improper boxes too. The story has been done a trillion times, but it never gets old, if done right. 'Anyone But You' is quality viewing even if it's fairly crude with a lot of language. F-bombs left and right, not just a few, maybe a few too many for comfort, but maybe the choice words were a necessary element for this particular story. The vulgarity only serves as a guide to the inner frustrations of the lead characters. The reason is because we have two young adults who are very angsty and a bit deflated about the direction of their personal lives. Both have hit a slump in their romantic endeavors and are feeling disillusioned with love in general. He was devastated by a breakup some time ago, and she as well. We aren't fully aware of why or how the breakups occurred, but they were somewhat recent. As the plot continues, more of their past comes to light and previous romantic partners emerge.
This romantic tale begins in a coffee shop meet-cute, which is very hilarious and clever. Things couldn't be more wonderful until a misunderstanding which leaves them both in shock due to the apparent betrayal by both. Naturally, each blames the other for something that never happened. This seething distaste lasts for almost two years.
Now they are stuck seeing each other again at a destination wedding between his friend and her sister. We get to meet her parents and other parents, some friends, and a relative or two. It's a nightmare week where just about anything goes. The loathing they have for each other must be moderated by the other people involved before it gets out of hand, but the agendas and schemes run amok and threaten to derail the wedding itself.
I was not disappointed with the craftiness of this film. Looking beyond the language and quasi-nudity, it's one of the most entertaining and witless, yet exceedingly witty dialogues I've had the pleasure of experiencing in a while. The music and scenery were amazing, not to mention the sterling production as a whole.
This movie is the romantic total package as it checks almost every proper box a rom com should, and some improper boxes too. The story has been done a trillion times, but it never gets old, if done right. 'Anyone But You' is quality viewing even if it's fairly crude with a lot of language. F-bombs left and right, not just a few, maybe a few too many for comfort, but maybe the choice words were a necessary element for this particular story. The vulgarity only serves as a guide to the inner frustrations of the lead characters. The reason is because we have two young adults who are very angsty and a bit deflated about the direction of their personal lives. Both have hit a slump in their romantic endeavors and are feeling disillusioned with love in general. He was devastated by a breakup some time ago, and she as well. We aren't fully aware of why or how the breakups occurred, but they were somewhat recent. As the plot continues, more of their past comes to light and previous romantic partners emerge.
This romantic tale begins in a coffee shop meet-cute, which is very hilarious and clever. Things couldn't be more wonderful until a misunderstanding which leaves them both in shock due to the apparent betrayal by both. Naturally, each blames the other for something that never happened. This seething distaste lasts for almost two years.
Now they are stuck seeing each other again at a destination wedding between his friend and her sister. We get to meet her parents and other parents, some friends, and a relative or two. It's a nightmare week where just about anything goes. The loathing they have for each other must be moderated by the other people involved before it gets out of hand, but the agendas and schemes run amok and threaten to derail the wedding itself.
I was not disappointed with the craftiness of this film. Looking beyond the language and quasi-nudity, it's one of the most entertaining and witless, yet exceedingly witty dialogues I've had the pleasure of experiencing in a while. The music and scenery were amazing, not to mention the sterling production as a whole.