Yet the film's existence—and its viewership numbers—suggest that the appetite for romantic comedies remains undiminished. Audiences still want to watch attractive people fall in love against beautiful backdrops. They still want happy endings and gentle humor and the reassurance that love can work out.
Returning to his rom-com roots, playing the charming bachelor who realizes it's time to grow up.
(2023) might be exactly what your weekend needs. Directed by Aline Brosh McKenna (the mind behind The Devil Wears Prada ), this film brings together rom-com royalty Reese Witherspoon Ashton Kutcher
: A quirky, gardening-obsessed neighbor in LA. Production and Filming Locations Your Place or Mine 2023
is a stylish, footloose marketing executive living a carefree life in New York City.
The film’s ensemble cast features a mix of seasoned comedic actors and fresh faces:
Third, the film's structure—keeping its leads apart for most of the runtime—represents a genuine risk that, whether it succeeded or failed, at least attempted something different. One viewer argued that the love story remained "believable as they have been friends for twenty years," while critics felt the format prevented chemistry from developing. Returning to his rom-com roots, playing the charming
They are polar opposites, yet they share a deep, platonic bond forged from a one-night stand that never quite became a relationship two decades earlier. They talk every single day—just not in person.
The twist? They never appear in the same room together until the final 15 minutes.
Unlike most rom-coms where children are adorable accessories, Jack has real agency. Debbie’s entire life revolves around his schedule. The film asks: Can a parent prioritize their own romantic happiness without being selfish? It’s a delicate balance that McKenna handles with surprising grace. Production and Filming Locations is a stylish, footloose
At the center of it all is a cast that brings considerable charm—if not always chemistry—to the screen.
Netflix began building anticipation for the film in early 2023.