Somebody I Used to Know (2023) User Reviews

The things I continue to do for Alison Brie! [+50%]

[arungeorge13 · 5/10 · 13 February 2023]

Dave Franco's sophomore directorial has a definite flow and some interestingly grey-shaded protagonists. Where it doesn't stick is in its first act (the whole "Do I hate my job?" aspect isn't called out well enough) and the somewhat rushed finale, with everything getting sorted out so easily. The middle section, however, had me completely invested. The writing by Dave and Alison tries hard not to succumb to some derivative tropes of the steal-your-guy genre but it ends up doing just that. That said, the film does offer some moments of shine as the leads are well-written and performed, and even some of the supporting cast (featuring the likes of Danny Pudi and Julie Hagerty) adds on. To brand this film an all-out romantic comedy isn't exactly correct - it's more of a romantic drama with bits of organic humour added unevenly.

misguided dessert expert

[ferguson-6 · 6/10 · 10 February 2023]

Greetings again from the darkness. As consistently as January brings horror films, we can count on February to deliver Romantic Comedies released around Valentine's Day. Although, these days, even rom-coms tend to arrive carrying the weight of social messaging wrapped in inclusion, with a concerted effort to avoid ruffling feathers and hurting feelings. The husband and wife writing team of Dave Franco and Alison Brie, with Franco directing and Brie in a lead role, have managed to play by the new rules and still deliver a watchable film - albeit one that I found more sad than comedic.

Ally (Alison Brie, THE POST, "Mad Men") is a showrunner/producer of a dessert-centric reality TV show. Season three has just wrapped, and Ally has been informed her show will not be renewed. As with any career-minded person, Ally is devastated and heads home to visit her mother and clear her head. The hometown she left a decade ago to chase her dream of being a documentary filmmaker in Los Angeles is the 'always Christmas' town of Leavenworth in Washington state. An awkward intrusion on her mother (Julie Hagerty) sends Ally to the local bar where she bumps into the former flame she dumped to purse those doc dreams.

Ally and Sean (Jay Ellis, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, 2022) quickly fall into the comfort zone of a long ago relationship, and spend the night frolicking about the town. Sean does refuse the intimate offer from Ally, which leads her to blindly stumble into his engagement weekend the next day. Yep, it's a detail Sean conveniently forgot to mention during their wild night, and now Ally is face to face with Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons, ANTEBELLUM, 2020) and Sean's entire family. His mother's (Olga Merediz) request for Ally to be the wedding videographer is just the opening Ally needs to begin her battle plan of stopping the wedding.

It's at this point where we can't help but think of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING (1997), and the writers take this head-on with a mention. We can't tell if Ally thinks she can win back Sean or if she is merely taking out her frustrations in recognizing what she turned down years ago when she chose career of Sean. The tone begins to shift when Ally sees Cassidy performing with her punk rock band, and as the two women talk to each other, it becomes clear that Ally views Cassidy as a younger version of herself. Cassidy even discloses that her bisexuality caused the estrangement with her closed-minded parents. So how does one undermine the wedding of another who isn't so bad after all?

Also involved are Ally's old best friend Benny (Brie's "Community" co-star Danny Pudi), who injects some humor and tries to prevent her meddling, and Sean's stepbrother played by Haley Joel Osment, who tosses out a Brendan Fraser reference ... actually kind of funny, especially in comparison to the Jeremy Renner joke that will likely cause mass cringing. Most of the characters are grounded enough that it's a difference from many rom-coms, but we do get the feeling a few times that much effort was put forth in creating something outside the normal tropes, rather than the typical "aww, how sweet" moments we are usually subjected to in this genre.

Dave Franco is the younger brother of James Franco, and is a frequent actor who previously directed THE RENTAL (2020), one that varies substantially from this one. Alison Brie is best known for her acting roles, but also previously wrote HORSE GIRL (2020) and SPIN ME ROUND (2022). Here, she doesn't shy away from a character that we initially pull for, yet end up kind of annoyed with. It's not a typical break-up movie, or sappy romance, or he/she is 'the one' story. Instead, it draws on mean girl tendencies, jealousies, and regrets ... yet also delivers the message of staying true to one's self. As a compliment, it can be said that the film cannot be lumped in with our usual Valentine's Day saccharine.

Opens in theaters on February 10, 2023.

Somebody I Used to Know Thought My Best Friend's Wedding Was Better the First Time

[Stream2BigScreen_Movie_Reviews · 5/10 · 13 February 2023]

Hey, Streamers! It's mid-February, and it seems you either watch romantic comedies or you're anticipating the Big Game. For those who aren't into the latter, here's some more counterprogramming courtesy of Prime Video and the minds of Dave Franco and Alison Brie, Somebody I Used to Know. It's a "romantic" comedy involving wedding shenanigans, which we all love. Am I right??? Here's whether you should know this somebody.

Dave Franco directs the screenplay he wrote with his wife and the movie's star, Alison Brie. Somebody I Used to Know takes place over a few days in Leavenworth, Washington when Ally (Brie) returns to her mother's home after her reality television show was canceled. While in town on day one, Ally predictably runs into her old flame, Sean (Jay Ellis), after ten years; and they seem to pick up right where they left off. Sean, of course, is hiding the big news of his impending wedding, which leads Ally to go full-on Julianne Potter (My Best Friend's Wedding reference). Wedding sabotage hijinks ensue.

This storyline is so tiresome. How many times do we have to see a woman, usually, attempt to sabotage her ex's wedding? Why would anyone think that's going to turn out good for you in the end? Why would you even want someone who was easily manipulated by you? Is that satisfying? I have so many questions for this played-out genre.

Now, Somebody I Used to Know steps right into all of the problems with this genre of romantic comedy. It is predictable and unoriginal. In fact, it borrows so heavily from My Best Friend's Wedding that I am now wondering if that was Franco and Brie's objective. It is a shame that this movie feels so derivative because Alison Brie is generally a likeable screen presence. You can easily root for the characters she plays, even someone who is being so manipulative. The one good thing that Franco and Brie have added to this movie is a theme about self-empowerment. The screenplay revisits ideas about making oneself happy, and it is impactful at times. I wish those ideas had been more in the forefront than the wedding sabotage.

There really isn't much else here. There's a nice sing-along to look forward to. Haley Joel Osment and Danny Pudi get some good moments, but Osment, in particular, is so unnecessary. That's all really. Eh. *Shrug*

Ultimately, Somebody I Used to Know is fine but too derivative, unoriginal and predictable to really be interesting. While the movie hints at other meaningful themes, it settles with the cliches of wedding sabotage movies to be its driving force. That's pretty disappointing. Alison Brie is a pleasant on-screen presence and Haley Joel Osment gets some daffy moments. I'd only suggest a handful of popcorn for this if you need something to fill the time while waiting for Rihanna's halftime show.

We Needed This. Perfect for Valentine's Day.

[ryanpersaud-59415 · 7/10 · 14 February 2023]

IMDB, you are guys are crazy. I'm genuinely shocked at the pearl clutching in the comments. (Oh my god, how dare someone try and reignite something with someone already in a relationship?! Think of the children!)

We, collectively, needed a movie like this. Somebody I Used To Know is one of the sweetest, most earnest, gentle romantic films I've seen in a long time. A movie about love and with no gimmicks: there's no time traveling, no amnesia, no action component. Just a simple story about a girl returning home and remembering a lost love.

Alison Brie is wonderful in this movie, and it makes me wonder why or how she hasn't been in a thousand of these movies by now. She's beautiful, funny, has such natural screen presence and chemistry. (And let's be honest, there's no one complaining about her baring it all multiple times) This movie is also a reunion between her and Community co-star (and supposedly really good friend IRL) Danny Pudi, whom was fantastic, but definitely underused. Same with Hayley Joel Osmont, to be honest. This movie presents a fun cast but unfortunately, doesn't have them as present as i'd have liked.

But it's okay because as familiar as the story may be, I think it's fundamentally quite strong. Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, and Brie have a great dynamic and I like the subtle mind games and entendres that dominate their conversations in the middle of the movie. But, it gives way to a sweeter, more thoughtful and ultimately, healthier take on love and relationships that I think is a direct response to the tropes of the past.

This movie also looks GORGEOUS with the picturesque, highly unique town of Leavingworth, Washington, with its German inspired town centre playing the perfect romantic setting for a movie like this. Honestly, this movie makes me want to visit that town. It looks incredible. But it's also a testament to the cinematography that every image looks so crisp and gorgeous, even if I could've used a bit more cinematic flair.

I don't know what to say, I really liked this movie. It felt mature, it felt earnest, it felt right. I genuinely don't understand why the reception has been so negative. This movie is perfect for Valentine's Day.

Alison Brie does rom-com

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 15 February 2023]

Ally (Alison Brie) runs a superficial reality-TV show. When it gets canceled, she feels empty and decides to go home to visit her mother. She runs into her ex Sean (Jay Ellis) whom she dumped to go to Hollywood. She starts questioning her choosen path.

This starts like a Hallmark rom-com. I didn't get Alison Brie doing something like that. My hopes got raised with the two "That B". I thought it was Game On. Instead, the story chooses a sincere and sweeter path. It's more than Hallmark, but still very much a version of rom-com. Brie is the co-writer with husband Dave Franco and he's directing.

Just didn't feel the love anywhere in this one

[blaxblew · 2/10 · 15 February 2023]

This one's really weird with a pretty predictable storyline. I think this is the first movie where the wronged party (the fiancee) literally provides the so-called heroine with ALL of the ammunition to use against her. Who does that?! While this one has shades of My Best Friend's Wedding, the big difference is that you really don't get invested in any of the characters because none of them are likeable. I just didn't feel the love with any part of this triangle. It was all overly contrived. It's also extremely uncomfortable how the fiance has told EVERYBODY in town her business in the short 6 months she's dated this guy and they're all passing it around like party favors on the eve of the wedding. Every time we see the ex-girlfriend stalking the couple like chewed up, spit out karmic gum on a shoe while pretending to be a videographer, it makes less and less sense. If the groom didn't get rid of her, the bride-to-be should have made it clear that she was NOT welcomed. Note to anyone confused: You should NOT be at your ex's wedding as a single. That's not about insecurity, it's about the energy especially when she looks like a thirsty stripper in every scene. Even a couple of so-called emotional scenes can't save this one. And why was the lesbian hint thrown in?? Too much stuff in the soup without enough quality ingredients. On the bright side, it is a little bit better than Shotgun Wedding. Not by much though.

Just fine

[jszweep · 6/10 · 12 February 2023]

In terms of a rom-com, it's actually enjoyable. Many of the actors do a good performance, and the story is good, but good is all I can say. Alison Brie's character is someone people can understand, but not really relate with. She does come across as selfish and almost sabotaging the wedding just to get back with the guy she loved, and even he acts a bit selfish almost ruining the weekend trying to rekindle his relationship with Ali. One thing I like to see is to stop giving selfish characters the spotlight and where they still come out on top, this is not something that needs to be shown in a positive spin. But Dave Franco is doing a good shop directing movies and I hope more from him and Alison Brie (his spouse) in the future.

On a side note, I do like how the main character (Ali) is open with her interests with nudism. As one myself, is nice with the lifestyle in a positive spin instead of always being made for jokes.

Inane

[SaidNDone · 4/10 · 12 February 2023]

"Somebody I Used to Know" is slightly better than other Amazon rom-com efforts but still falls flat. What charm this movie has is mostly driven by grounded characters + the cast and lead's solid chemistry. Other than that it basically follows the bad romcom formula to a T:

• The 'likeable'/'relatable' lead character is actually unlikable due to their abhorrent actions
• It is mostly directionless and relies heavily on ridiculous drama driven by characters refusing to communicate. Outside of Ally there is basically no organic character/relationship development
• It heavily relies on childish gross-out/nudity/sex driven humor that isn't funny if you're over the age of 15

All of the above combined with a 15 minute too long runtime and the writers thinking people in their mid-30s acting like teenagers is somehow charming results in something 'watchable' but not very engaging.

If you liked Community you might enjoy the novelty of seeing Alison Brie and Danny Pudi on screen again. Otherwise, there's not much point in watching this.

Dave Franco's second film as director / co-writer: a passable indie-esque rom-dramedy

[danieljfarthing · 6/10 · 18 February 2023]

In Indie-esque rom-dramedy "Somebody I Used To Know" struggling Hollywood show-runner Alison Brie (who btw co-wrote it with hubbie Dave Franco) visits her mum Julie Hagerty in their small Washington state hometown, where she runs into ex-bf Jay Ellis... who's about to wed Kiersey Clemons. Cue passable love triangle shenanigans (inc his family inc Haley Joel Osment, Olga Merediz & Danny Pudi) with a more dramatic than comedic edge (despite some silly slapstick scenes). Franco's second film as director (in which he loves letting the camera drool over his wife btw) is better than the first ("The Rental") though he's still got room to grow for sure.

Familiar Shenanigans Rekindling an Old Flame

[EUyeshima · 5/10 · 11 February 2023]

As a principal character pointed out with an on-the-nose observation in an early scene, this 2023 romcom felt like a familiar rehash of the Julia Roberts 1997 vehicle, "My Best Friend's Wedding". This time, Ally, a reality show producer faces a career crisis and comes home to rural Washington to connect with her old flame Sean from a decade ago only to discover he's getting married to a younger woman Cassidy who is facing her own challenges in abandoning her burgeoning rock music career for marriage. Showing her signature spunk with comic aplomb as Ally, Alison Brie co-wrote the screenplay with her husband Dave Franco who directed. Despite some sharp jabs at reality TV at the outset, their plot follows a predictable path with the characters acting just as you'd expect in their respective predicaments. Jay Ellis is given little to do but act moony or confused as Sean. Kiersey Clemons fares better as Cassidy who recognizes her affinity with Ally. Julie Hagerty displays her trademark ditziness as Ally's sexually active mom, while a still recognizable Haley Joel Osment energetically plays a family friend who is an irritating pop culture geek.

This is what I needed -finally worth my time

[fulleralecia · 8/10 · 9 March 2023]

Dude, I am bummed to see this poorly rated. I think it is all about expectations with me though. I had honestly low expectations for this movie, admittedly because the last several "rom-com" type feel good movies I've tried to watch recently have completely fallen flat. Not this one. It started out a tad slow with the main character questioning her life and her job leading her back to her hometown to reconnect with herself? I ended up being so drawn to the characters. I thought things would feel cheesy and forced and it never felt that way. I was entertained and smiling through the whole movie. I was worried that there was no way they would make the movies end work to where I would enjoy it, because when you fall for the fiancé character unexpectedly (you think like most movies like this they will make her the villain and you will hate her, but you don't and it's refreshing) you don't really know how you want the movie to end without feeling someone got ripped off. But it didn't end that way at all and honestly it was a breathe of fresh air, feel good, fun characters and not so typical storyline. It's hard for me to dedicate any time to a movie anymore as often I find myself bummed and wanting my time back. But in the end of this one, it was quite the opposite and I was pleased!

Cringe Worthy

[allornothing_girl · 6/10 · 19 February 2023]

I tried to get through Somebody That I Use Know, but it was a struggle. Actually, I gave up after an hour and fifteen minutes. I am certain I saw enough to know I did not care for it. No spoilers here. I won't rehash what other reviewers have correctly pointed out about this film's abundant weak points. For me, the worst part was not being able to appreciate any of the relationships portrayed in this saga. On a more positive note, the locations were really beautiful Also, I can honestly say that the only two characters with legitimate chemistry were Alison Brie and Danny Pudi (real life friends from their years on Community).

Amateurish and Cliche'd

[tkdlifemagazine · 4/10 · 21 February 2023]

I like Allison Brie a lot. She is charming in some ways in this Romantic Comedy about a Los Angeles television star who returns home after her show is cancelled and reconnects with her ex-boyfriend. Ted by he problem is that her ex-boyfriend is now engaged and on the verge of getting married, and it gets complicated. Jeremy is played by The Sixth Sense's Haley Joel Osmond, and is very awkward. There are some cute moments. The premise is a little mean, but Brie's lovable personality makes it less so-or does it. The meanest part is how her boyfriend's current girlfriend is inadvertently collateral damage. Many of the lines and relationship are weak. It is low budget. It is predictable . It is awkward-not romantic in my opinion.

Not bad

[neil-476 · 7/10 · 10 April 2023]

Ally is a TV producer/presenter whose show (a reality dessert show) has just been axed. She returns to hom town Leavenworth to regroup and encounters old flame Sean, and it appears that the old flame could be rekindled. What Sean didn't tell Ally is that a) he didn't encounter her by accident and b) he's due to get married in a few days. Ally has an opportunity to act badly in several ways...

Alison Brie, who plays Ally, co-wrote with husband Dave Franco, who directs, and they have made Ally into an interesting character. She definitely has some unlikeable qualities, but not to the extent that you don't want to spend time in her company. In fact, the 3 main characters (Ally, Sean, and fiancee Cassidy) all come a long way by the time the film is over, possibly a little glibly in Sean's case).

One of the things I liked about this likeable if over-sweary mildly romantic drama with some laughs, is the way that it often gently subverted expectations (not that anything shockingly unexpected happens)..

The celebrated streaking scene, if you're interested, will reward googling more than watching the movie.

Very cliche but fun!

[becky-92346 · 7/10 · 8 May 2023]

Somebody I Used to Know (2023) follows a woman named Ally who, upon returning to her hometown, begins to reminisce about her first relationship. This movie is a pleasant surprise! The last half is so much better than the first half, it's full of emotion and touched me on a personal level!

The cinematography is fairly average and the film doesn't include any unique camerawork. It's not bad, but it isn't impressive either. There aren't any notable colour palettes too, but the lighting is nice! Additionally, I really like the pretty setting of the movie.

This film has a great soundtrack with a lot of iconic and recognisable songs. The music used is upbeat and very fitting to the tone of the movie and the score itself is very pretty; it compliments the film nicely.

The characters are a little weak at times, but the actors do a great job at bringing them to life. Ironically, the character I found the most unlikable was the protagonist Ally, but Alison Brie is a good actor and has a lot of chemistry with her co-star Jay Ellis. I particularly enjoyed watching Kiersey Clemons as the likeable and unique Cassidy.

Lastly, this movie is an easy watch and although it doesn't really do anything unique, I still had a good time with it. It has some cringeworthy moments and some scenes go on for way too long, but the last half is very heartfelt and actually incredibly emotional and touching!

Generic Rom-Com Without the Com

[nathangoffnett · 3/10 · 3 March 2023]

Was this supposed to be a rom com, because I felt that there was a serious lack of comedy in Somebody I Used to Know. I do not remember laughing at a single joke that the writers attempted to deliver. The dialogue is very corny and feels forced and unnatural. The story takes unimaginable leaps to progress the plot; as a fellow engaged man, the decisions he makes are laughable. I mean who stalks your ex and spends all night with out to the town days before your wedding, it just made no sense. Overall, this movie just wasn't fun, and that is what I want in a film of this nature. If I ever have to listen to "I'm So Punk Rock" again, I am never watching another movie.

Score: 35% Verdict: Poor.

Delightfully Surprised!

[livestorymode · 7/10 · 5 January 2024]

This is a sweet little movie. I think it just started playing on Prime and Alison Brie pulled me in. All the acting is good here. The dialogue is more realistic than the usual rom-com, and I didn't need to suspend disbelief as much as I usually do in this genre. It really shouldn't even go in the rom com bucket but marketing didn't know how else to sell it. Forget the labels. Yes, there's a my-best-friend's-wedding vibe, but, in a moment of self awareness, this is even addressed in a joke. The characters are likable, even the slightly shady Sean. Ally and Cassidy have authentic exchanges as two women supposedly at odds, but finding a lot of commonality. I love a coming-to-mutual respect scene topped off with a celebratory streaking! I was so pleasantly surprised by this one, it makes me wonder, why the other low ratings? Sure, some of these plot points are familiar. Yes, trying to break up a wedding last minute is cringy, but we're living in a Fast n Furious franchise world here. I don't care if we can go watch cars fly... I'm watching brain cells fly right outta my head with those ones. Franco and Brie's movie is for fun and ultimately has a great message. A sweet little movie a try next time you could use a feel good moment.

Wow, shocked at how bad this is.

[tandiwe-95934 · 1/10 · 20 February 2023]

Completely unlikeable lead - within the first ten minutes I've decided that she deserves whatever pathetic fate matches her decidedly flat and boring existence as a low level celebrity with zero depth or meaning. Why do people care about her? She's not funny, cute, sincere, ironic, sexy, probing, witty, intelligent or any other descriptive that makes someone interesting. Like eating a plain wafer with no flavor. Sad. The basic premise I gathered from the preview seemed like it had far more possibilities that I was looking forward to exploring. Had to turn off. Actual reality tv would be far more engaging than this show about a boring reality tv host.

Not much to this movie other than nudity

[drjosephellis · 3/10 · 12 February 2023]

Definitely gratuitous nudity featuring Alison Brie. And even the nude parts didn't really fit into a terrible plot. Not sure what they were trying to show except for selfishness from Hollywood elite. Or in this case "C" actress. It was slow moving and very predictable. I still don't know what the point was and why this film was ever made.

The characters didn't really seem to have any chemistry. And the main love interests had no relatability or real compatibility.

I only gave it a three stars because some of the supporting cast did a great job in an otherwise terrible movie. Save yourself two hours of your life.

Real, witty, romantic movie leaving me with positive vibes

[aliemacartist · 9/10 · 20 February 2023]

I watch a lot of RomComs - this one hits all the marks and Amazon is bringing the unique ones this year! The writer and director team created real, relatable characters and Allison's Ally is what my age women are - in all their confident, forward glory with moments of real insecurities - it was refreshing to see a character who could be funny, a little raunchy, career driven and yet finds that life is about learning to balance. We don't get it right all the time but the importance is that we recognize when we've become someone we aren't super stoked on. This movie took all the right turns, had the heart and sap I needed at just the perfect moments. You can just tell this movie was made with sincerity and took a point of view - bravo for putting it all out there - made for a fun watch (twice already!). Plus, shot in the PNW for the win!

Can't Get The Time Back

[pansky-73881 · 1/10 · 20 February 2023]

Awful movie! Should have known when I saw a Franco wrote/ directed the movie. Allison Brie's character had no scruples or even thought about anything or anyone her libido. Her behavior was vile & why her cleavage was front & center when it was nothing to write home about. No one should see people naked in so many scenes. I guess they needed something to get people to watch it because clearly the plot won't lure people. I should have read the reviews first & that's on me. This movie reeks of desperation & stupidity! You will have a better time watching paint dry. Lack of good movies made me desperate & had me watching it.

Very bad, disgusting and dirty movie!!

[achrafel-amraoui · 1/10 · 19 February 2023]

Waste of time! Bad scenario and a very bad director... a lot of propaganda nonsense scenes that have nothing to do with the storyline. I didn't see that Dave franco was behind this movie otherwise I wouldn't be surprised for the poor quality of all the aspects of the movie I think maybe he should reconsider another job not related to art by any means! The mom having a sexual relationship scenes were like the dirty disgusting american pie style movies. Trying to fill space and/or maybe making it funny a very poor try from the "director" and a very disgusting move a lot of other scenes. 5,6 rating is too much for this poorly done movie I gave it 1 star rating and if it was on me it should be 0.5.

Terrible cinematography

[illinoisdogadoption · 4/10 · 18 February 2023]

Allison Brie is quite the exhibitionist and this will probably make the movie watchable for most people. And the girl who plays the fiancee is very beautiful. But unfortunately, I tried to watch it in the afternoon and I could barely see the movie because it's so dark. I could see some of the outdoor scenes if there was bright sunlight, but most of it was in the dark. The indoor evening scenes are unwatchable. The outdoor scenery, when you can see it, is very beautiful. We had to look up the location of Leavenworth and Washington state was unexpected, so that was nice. Also, it was nice to see Abed from Community, which Allison Brie also featured in. Otherwise the movie is dark and predictable.

Finally a new take on this storyline!

[niarountree · 10/10 · 18 February 2023]

Hollywood has become a Ford factory assembly line of movies with the same plot for every genre. This was a movie that I thought I knew the ending to before even watching but to my surprise I was wrong in the most interesting way. This was such an easy watch and the plot was more interesting as I watched it. The humor was good bit great but I laughed quite a few times. It was a dramedy that got so much right. I give it such a high rating bc it finally did something new and it worked. We're in a period of remakes and cut/paste romantic comedies. This movie was so refreshing and finally ended in a way that didn't make women look like blood sucking vampires for love. This was a good movie that could have been tweaked to be great but overall a good watch!

Missteps galore

[rmmil · 3/10 · 2 March 2023]

The plot itself goes no where. A sequence of events happen that ultimately don't change any outcome. Everyone makes incredibly rash split second life changing decisions all the time. There is a weird nudist subplot that acts as Allison Brie's excuse to be nude on camera.

My biggest problems with this film are 1) That I don't believe the actors playing the leads had any actual chemistry (Why didn't Allison's real life husband just play the lead? At least they HAVE chemistry), and 2) The film absolutely crawls to it's ending. The film basically ends with 17 minutes left in the runtime, which results in a weird tacked on anticlimactic ending afterwards.

The story was okay but bland, in no way worth watching again.