Someone Great
Someone Great

Movie spotlight

Someone Great

2019
Movie
92 min
English

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users79%
Director: Jennifer Kaytin RobinsonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

After a devastating breakup, music journalist Jenny Young makes a last-ditch effort to salvage her relationship with her boyfriend by taking a trip to New York City. However, she soon discovers that the real journey is not about getting him back, but about rediscovering herself and the strength of her friendships with her two best friends. The film explores themes of love, heartbreak, and female camaraderie as they navigate their late twenties and uncertain futures.

Critical Reception

Someone Great was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its heartfelt portrayal of female friendships, relatable characters, and its honest depiction of heartbreak and moving on. While some found the plot predictable, the chemistry among the lead actresses and the authentic dialogue were frequently highlighted as strengths.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and heartfelt portrayal of female friendships.

  • Gina Rodriguez's performance as Jenny was lauded for its depth and relatability.

  • The film's honest take on heartbreak and the challenges of moving on resonated with many viewers.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's focus on friendship and its realistic portrayal of navigating life and relationships after a breakup. Many found the characters and their struggles to be relatable and the overall tone to be uplifting despite the emotional subject matter.

Fun Fact

Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson drew inspiration for the film from her own experiences with heartbreak and the importance of her friendships during those times.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I have often said in reviews that I can be a bit of an easy grader with romantic comedies. Perhaps because I write my own novels featuring witty characters flirting with romance, a film mostly has to just have witty leads and not insult my ...