Newly Single

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.

It was well directed for a LA low budget indie but a weak script and extremely unlikable lead character sink this one.

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.

Newly Single presents an incisive examination of post-modern identity through the lens of romantic disentanglement. The film adeptly captures the zeitgeist of contemporary society, where the self is often defined in relation to others, and independence is both celebrated and feared. The protagonist's quest for self-definition, set against the backdrop of a culture obsessed with personal branding and social media, reflects the paradoxes of modern selfhood.

The director's use of reflexivity, inviting the audience to question the nature of narrative and reality, enhances the film's post-modern sensibility. The film's engagement with themes of performative identity and the curated self offers a critical perspective on the ways in which individuals navigate the complexities of public and private personas. "Newly Single" thus serves as a poignant exploration of the fragmented self in the digital era.

So Newly Single is a whole vibe. It captures the single life in a way that's both funny and kinda sad. The story of navigating through the dating scene after a breakup is something a lot of us can relate to. There were parts where the pacing felt off, like it was just dragging, but then it would hit you with these super real moments. The film's got a unique style that sets it apart from the usual stuff out there. The way it ended had me sitting there just thinking, which doesn't happen often with movies. If you're looking for something that's a bit different but still hits home, "Newly Single" could be it.