Newly Single

A bold look at relationships, and being single. Solid performances, and a script that feels a bit too real at times, in a good but often difficult way. This movie is not Hollywood traditional, but it's also very well constructed. I would recommend this to anyone who's wanting to be a bit challenged by a film.

Newly Single intrigues me. It's the kind of movie I could watch again with a friend just to talk about other perspectives. The characters are human to the point you can feel them. The loneliness, but also selfishness, the pain, the hope, and the struggle. Daring acting. Beautiful photography. Dark comedy and hidden criticism. Love it. It left me longing for Newly Single 2.

"Newly Single" adeptly uses the framework of a romantic comedy to deliver a biting critique of contemporary relationship dynamics. The film, through its portrayal of the protagonist's myriad encounters, offers a satirical look at the commodification of romance and the performative nature of dating. The narrative's oscillation between humor and pathos serves to highlight the inherent contradictions in the pursuit of romantic fulfillment. The director's incorporation of meta-cinematic elements, such as direct addresses to the audience and self-referential humor, serves to disrupt the traditional romantic comedy formula, imbuing the film with a layer of complexity. The film's resolution, or lack thereof, challenges the conventional narrative arc of romantic comedies, instead offering a more ambiguous, and perhaps more realistic, depiction of love and self-discovery. "Newly Single" thus emerges as a clever subversion of genre expectations, offering a reflective and critical take on the myths of modern love.

I went and watched this today because I saw Diary of a Spy and thought it was slow but original, in a way I kind of liked. This film is even way better. Maybe I'm not in the know, but I'm surprised this guy is not bigger than he is. He has a super original voice that feels really refreshing right now. This is a super unlikable character and it's clearly intentionally that way, but at the same time it feels really bold because it's kind of like how a lot of guys really are in this day and age. This movie is not going to make you feel good, but it's going to make you think, a lot, and that seems to be the point.

Newly Single totally exceeded my expectations. Going in, I thought it would be just another dating movie, but it's so much more. It's a deep dive into what it means to be single in today's world, with all its complexities and awkward moments. The film is brilliantly put together, with scenes that'll make you laugh out loud and others that'll hit you right in the feels. The indie aesthetic of the movie is a breath of fresh air compared to the usual polished films we get. And the way it ends leaves you with so much to think about. It's a film that stays with you, and I can't recommend it enough.