Anyone but You (2023)

The review celebrates the film as an unapologetic, irony-free '90s-style rom-com with screwball energy and Shakespearean plotting that gives new life to the genre. It singles out the leads' charm and the energetic direction for praise.

The film has the charm, wit, and star chemistry missing from recent rom-coms, with Powell and Sweeney delivering palpable chemistry in a loose Much Ado About Nothing adaptation. It subverts expectations through visual gags, emotional nuance in the finale, and strong character work.

The critic praises the film for reviving elements of the studio sex comedy through its self-aware handling of rom-com tropes, strong chemistry, and emphasis on the characters' horniness. They single out the hot ensemble and the leads' self-awareness for praise.

The formulaic rom-com is most likable for how its stars channel the age of antipathy through brash banter and insults in a Much Ado About Nothing gloss, with convincing chemistry and a zesty take on modern anti-romanticism. It remains brazenly traditional beneath the hostility.

The film succeeds as fun, aspirational escapism thanks to strong chemistry between the leads and an attractive cast in a subtropical setting. The critic notes it is formulaic but executes the rom-com beats competently without winking.

The critic finds the film saved by the white-hot chemistry and charisma of leads Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell but hampered by a painfully contrived script that fails to generate real tension or farcical energy.

The review notes the strong on-screen chemistry between the leads but criticizes the film for failing to build a compelling world or develop the supporting characters beyond one dimension. It singles out the thin ensemble and lack of depth for complaint.

The critic finds the film a lacklustre modern take on Much Ado About Nothing despite its charismatic leads, Shakespearean source and scenic locations. The script's strained plotting, bawdy humour and attempts at sexiness fail to engage the leads or deliver wit.

The floundering romantic comedy has rising stars, a luxurious backdrop, and lots of skin but feels more bawdy than erotic, with a plot that leans on familiar switchback pranks and insults. The director seems to have spent more time on the closing credits karaoke than the actual film.

The critic sees the film as a suffocatingly contrived and largely unfunny romcom that leans too heavily on glossy visuals and the leads' appeal while lacking genuine romance, wit or spark.

The critic finds the film a glossy but charmless and unconvincing romantic comedy that fails to deliver on the genre's core appeals despite its sleek presentation and attractive leads. The direction and performances are singled out for leaving the central couple unengaging and the material unfunny.

The critic finds the rom-com strained and lacking chemistry and laughs despite the leads' appeal, calling it truly much ado about nothing. They single out the pedestrian writing and bland execution for complaint.

The critic praises the frisky, fun rom-com energy generated by the physical chemistry and bodily comedy between leads Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney. They criticize the subpar supporting cast and the way secondary characters are reduced to functional plot devices with stilted dialogue.

The critic finds it a genial but thin rom-com that coasts on its attractive stars, praising Powell's comic timing while noting Sweeney's passive performance and lack of believable chemistry.

The critic calls it a fun but forgettable middle-of-the-road rom-com that comfortably follows genre norms without breaking new ground. It is amusing enough for a casual watch but hindered by padding and length that dilutes its impact.

The critic finds the overstuffed enemies-to-lovers rom-com lacks narrative tension despite its destination-wedding setting and attractive leads. It tries too hard to sell the central conflict while the reunion feels inevitable, falling short of stronger examples in the genre.

The critic calls it bad Shakespeare fanfiction, praising Powell's charm but complaining about Sweeney's flat performance and the script's failure to capture the source material's essence.