Directed by:
Christian DitterCinematography:
Christian ReinComposer:
Fil EislerCast:
Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson, Damon Wayans Jr., Carla Quevedo, Jake Lacy, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Bateman, Nicholas Braun, Anders Holm (more)VOD (3)
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New York City is full of fun seekers seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the late night date nights, teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single—and have a hell of a time—in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps has never been so much fun. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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I like women, so I’m not too big on movies that portray them as brainless bimbos. I don’t encounter such types in real life, either. The movie might have been saved by the cast, but while Alison Brie and Leslie Mann were okay, Dakota Johnson was unwatchable for me. Unless Rebel Wilson starts wearing longer shirts, she will fall into the same category. The first part was a pure rip-off of He's Just Not That Into You. The comedic scenes were so forced that there wasn’t much to laugh about, and every time Rebel Wilson spoke, a wave of disgust washed over me. The misery wouldn’t be complete without a load of clichés and melodramatic moments. I only made it to the end by summoning all my remaining willpower.
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How to Be Single could be labeled as "an unpretentious flick for a relaxing evening where you can just turn yourself off". The biggest portion of entertainment was provided by Rebel Wilson, who was unmissable (thanks to her body proportions). I liked the soundtrack, the film moved along nicely, and the plot wasn't quite so stupidly predictable, so it wasn't too much of a pain in the ass and I was satisfied in the end. All in all, a nicely made romantic comedy with a mostly likeable cast, where you can see how things can be for single people (but don’t have to).
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It's as if the film were conceived in a detective-like manner, where the protagonist is supposed to figure out what she actually wants in life, only to reveal it in the end in a way that should enable you to understand some fundamental truth about life. I can't help but feel that in reality, it's just empty talk. I guess I haven't been single for too long to appreciate this movie, but for me, it's bad.
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It was unbearable at times, but I wouldn't classify this one as a total bust. I'm quite glad I made it to the end, where the main character fulfilled her dream without needing to be paired with someone. I appreciate the positive tone and a certain amount of unpredictability of the plot. (55%)
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A cool romantic comedy where Rebel Wilson takes care of the humour and succeeds (you don't see such a wacky woman every day). The first half is very above average, I even wanted to write down some of the dialogue, as I found it intelligent and informative. The second half, however, is unnecessarily chaotic and confusing, even the wit plays a minor role, which is a shame, but still decent. 65%.
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