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A rom com that could have been good, but just wasn't. No build up, their first encounter is strange, to say the least. At first I thought she was dreaming the whole thing. The ending, I don't think anyone needed that. Everything in between....it has a few good moments, funny too. Very annoying how the time frame is off. She's 40, but refers to 'being born in the 70's'. And supposedly met her ex in college and was with him for 10 yrs, which ended a year ago (so at 39)? How? Things like this can easily be avoided. She also seems rather immature for a woman her age, with a high profile career.

Now, it may be 'just' a rom com, but still a mediocre one.

The shots of New York and the colors they used in the film is 10/10. But the actual movie seems rushed and forced. Zero chemistry whatsoever. The story is beautiful and I'm sure it felt beautiful to read the book. But that did not happen with this film. Which is disappointing. As a black woman I love watching black love. Idk lately it seems to me and I hate to say it, but production has gotten so much better with black films but the acting falls flat. Even with good established actors. Maybe use up and coming actors? Who still relate to us everyday black folk? It felt like all of the actors were just going through scenes and reading the script instead of connecting with it.

This movie is a cute rom-com. It is based on a book that I really enjoyed. It feels like a Hallmark movie and is a little cheesy, but overall still enjoyable. The soundtrack and fashion in it were both great. It is a nice feel-good movie. This movie had a couple of big name stars, but it didn't feel as well done as it could have been. This sometimes happens with romantic comedies or movies based on books. It was an enjoyable movie, but it just was not great. I don't think I would probably watch it again, but I did not regret watching it once. I remembered the story from the book and felt they could've done more with it.

Prepare for a rollercoaster of cringe and irritation! The two main leads in this film seemed more like pretty faces on a billboard than actors with real chemistry. The acting, to put it kindly, was subpar to say the least, which is ironic given the big names who came to play in this. Don't even get me started with the cringetopia that was the first meet-up between the main leads.

And let's not forget about Gina Torres, who sadly became a caricature of herself in this film. Known for her captivating performances in the past, it was disheartening to see her reduced to a one-dimensional, over-the-top cringe portrayal.

And oh, the patchy editing! Is it an avant-garde attempt at abstract art, or did someone accidentally spill coffee on the cutting room floor? I must admit, it was quite the artistic statement-except the statement was "please stop torturing me with this jumbled mess." The sporadic cuts and disjointed scenes were positively headache-inducing, almost like a migraine set to music. Irritation level: off the charts!

Here's the thing: I didn't go into this film expecting a cinematic masterpiece or an Oscar-worthy performance. I simply wanted a guilty pleasure romcom-a light-hearted addition to my list of shamelessly enjoyable flicks. But alas, I ended up drowning in a sea of regret for sacrificing a precious 90 minutes of my life. If only I could request a refund for lost time!

Now, let's talk about that third act. What on earth was that? Seriously, it was a blob of unnecessary events which left me questioning if someone was trying to live out their wildest fantasies through the characters.

In conclusion, this film was a cringeworthy disaster that left me irritated to the core. The lack of chemistry, subpar acting, and puzzling editing choices made it a regrettable experience. If you're looking for an award-winning performance, you won't find it here. But if you're in the mood for an unintentional comedy or a masterclass in what not to do in filmmaking, then by all means, grab your popcorn and prepare for a wild ride.

Rating: One star (for every pretty face, but that's about it!)

I was excited to see a Gabriel Union movie as she brings so much charm and warmth to the characters she plays but I have no idea what I just watched.

There was no chemistry between the leads, felt as friends at most. There was no flow in the movie, it felt like they were trying to check off boxes with requirements in how to put a movie together.

The characters themselves were made into an exaggerated version of whatever personality they were supposed to be.

I can safely assume that they did not do the book justice and I haven't even read it.

Can't recommend this unless you feel like you have some time to waste.