Romcoms often face a lot of criticism and hatred from people as most of the flicks under this genre suffer from predictable plotlines and cliches. The 1990s and early 2000s were truly the golden eras for romcoms, thanks to heart-winning and sensational hits like When Harry Met Sally (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), You’ve Got Mail (1998), and many more. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to get a quality rom-com flick. But do not worry. We have found just the right rom-com for you, I Want You Back (2022), currently streaming on Prime Video.
I Want You Back never came on people’s radar during its release on the streaming platform in early 2022. But those who have watched it still sing praises about it. The leading duo of Charlie Day and Jenny Slate wins our hearts. Their charming presence will surely make your watching experience memorable.
Day and Slate play two recently dumped sad strangers in the film, Peter and Emma, respectively. An unexpected encounter brings these two close and they befriend each other. Together, they start planning to sabotage the new relationships of their respective exes.
Yes, the film’s plot becomes a bit predictable as it progresses. Still, Day and Slate’s energies meld together perfectly, keeping us hooked to our screens. The flick’s belly-aching humour gets balanced by its touching romance.
Apart from Slate and Day, the rest of the cast, including Scott Eastwood, Gina Rodriguez, Manny Jacinto, and Clark Backo do their job pretty well. One of the co-heads of DC Studios, Peter Safran, has served as a producer for this one.
Directed by Jason Orley, I Want You Back is available on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned for more updates.