Anyone But You
Anyone But You

Anyone But You

2023Movie103 minEnglish

After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users84%
Director: Will GluckGenres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly sours after an unforgettable one-night stand, leading them to pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding in Australia. Their plan is to keep up the charade to appease the bride and groom, but the constant proximity and shared experiences, despite their mutual dislike, begin to stir unexpected feelings. Amidst the chaos of a wedding weekend, they must confront their true emotions and decide if their fake relationship can lead to a real one.

Critical Reception

Anyone But You received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on romantic comedy tropes. However, it proved to be a surprising box office success, resonating more with audiences who appreciated its lighthearted tone and the chemistry between its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the undeniable chemistry between Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell.
  • Criticized for its formulaic plot and lack of originality within the rom-com genre.
  • Some viewers found it to be a fun, escapist watch despite its narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Anyone But You,' appreciating the on-screen chemistry of the lead actors and the film's entertaining, lighthearted nature. Many found it to be a charming and fun romantic comedy that delivered on escapism, although some noted it followed familiar genre conventions.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The song 'Unwritten' by Natasha Bedingfield, featured prominently in the film's marketing and trailer, saw a significant resurgence in popularity and chart performance following the movie's release.

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3 reviews
vylmen

vylmen

Nothing to offset Glen Powell I was able to enjoy Set It Up, because there were characters there that offset the Glen Powell vibe, but this movie doesn't have that. I really don't know what it is about him that rubs me the wrong way, but...
r96sk

r96sk

Imperfect, though <em>'Anyone But You'</em> does deliver amusing moments and works nicely as a romcom. It usually isn't the best sign when the end credits are a film's best bit, which is the case here (s/o Natasha Bedingfield!), though t...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Despite myself, I actually quite enjoyed this. After (what looked like) a platonic one night stand, "Bea" (Sydney Sweeney) and "Ben" (Glen Powell) manage to part company loathing one another. Serendipity has no intention of allowing this to...