Rom-Com – Page 15 – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“The Kissing Booth”

By Brett_G on July 28, 2020July 26, 2020

8.5

So predictable, yet still so good…

A tale as old as time of forbidden love, almost ruined friendships, and a happy ending no matter how sideways things go between the second and third act. Yet again, Netflix proving that its logo is red because it does love stories better than any other streaming service out there!

The breakout star from the Perron family made famous by the original “Conjuring” film really comes into her own as leading lady of this fateful fall in love fairytale. Mix in a kickass sound track and her real life boyfriend (insert shocked face after seeing the onscreen chemistry), and you have another hit rom-com. Although, the height difference between them will never not drive me insane. But that’s a movie review guy problem, not the film’s problem.

Indie Rom-Com

“A Nice Girl Like You”

By Brett_G on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020

8.1

A pleasantly surprising, delightfully funny, ravishingly raunchy film.

Definitely one of those deep cuts in the iTunes store that I used to stumble upon during my trips to the cinema during Oscar season or trying to escape the summer heat in the comfort of multiplex A/C. The “oh, that sounds interesting” that turns out to be amazing.

A film that really fires on all cylinders, with perfect comedic timing and a genuine chemistry between cast members. Lucy Hale knocks it out of the park as the lead, in search of personal discover and growth. A lot of genuine laughs and moments that make you go “awe…”

Netflix Rom-Com

“Desperados”

By Brett_G on July 12, 2020

8.1

Netflix rom-com… can’t go wrong.

A hilarious tale of revenge, love, calamity, and friendship. Checks all the boxes without blatantly being cheesy. Lamorne Morris kills it as the friend who successfully converts on 4th and long to become the love interest in the end. A touch too silly and outrageous at times, but overall, just the light-hearted fun you look for in these movies.

Hulu Rom-Com

“Palm Springs”

By Brett_G on July 11, 2020

8.4

That was a fun hour and a half! This may be my favorite “Groundhog Day” / “We get stuck in a time loop” movie. I am thoroughly impressed. Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti (the mom from “How I Met Your Mother”) have legitimate chemistry and rock both the romantic and comedy of this rom-com for the ages! JK Simmons has the cameo of the summer. Everything about this is a win. An all around fun movie, with a lot of heart and a lot of laughs. Here’s to finding that special someone you’d get stuck in an infinite time loop with.

Drama HBO Rom-Com

“Love Life”

By Brett_G on July 8, 2020July 26, 2020

7.9

They had me at Anna Kendrick. A modern love saga telling the tales of dating in 2020. All the crazy, fun, and awkwardness. A great kickoff series for HBO Max. Adorkable to the max.

The emotional journey caught me a bit off guard, and really came together in the end. I can’t wait to see where this goes if there’s a next season. “Sex and the City” updated for millennials. Get ready to shout “just break up already” and “yas girl” at the screen way more than you’d expect of yourself.