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Somebody I Used to Know
2023 106 min United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Dave Franco
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Description
On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces with her first love, Sean, and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she meets Sean's fiancé, Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be.
Starring
Alison Brie
Actor
Jay Ellis
Actor
Kiersey Clemons
Actor
Awards
1 win
Key opinion
Somebody I Used to Know is widely viewed as a disappointing romantic comedy that fails to balance its ambitious themes with a coherent narrative. Despite a talented cast, the film is hampered by a shallow screenplay and contrived dramatic beats that prevent it from being either genuinely funny or emotionally resonant.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on formulaic tropes and shallow character development that prevents the audience from connecting with the central dilemmas. | |
| Humor | The film fails to deliver consistent humor, resulting in a viewing experience that feels corny rather than genuinely comedic. | |
| Screenplay | The plot contains absurd logical leaps and contrived dramatic conflicts that strain credibility. | |
| Acting | While the cast chemistry provides a foundation for the exploration of ambition versus love, the performers are ultimately limited by underdeveloped character arcs. |