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Two ex-lovers get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed, Willa, a magical thinker, and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence, or something more enchanted.
Two former lovers, Willa and Bill, unexpectedly reunite at an airport on Christmas Eve, years after their relationship ended. Stuck due to a snowstorm, they are forced to spend the night together, revisiting their past and confronting the lingering feelings and unresolved issues that once drove them apart. As the hours tick by, they navigate their complicated history, finding themselves in a situation that could reignite old flames or solidify their separate paths.
What Happens Later received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Meg Ryan's direction and the chemistry between the lead actors. While some found the premise a bit slow or familiar, many appreciated its focus on mature relationships and witty dialogue.
Praised for Meg Ryan's charming directorial debut and the performances of Ryan and David Duchovny.
Appreciated for its adult take on romance and witty, dialogue-driven narrative.
Some critics found the plot a little predictable or uneven in pacing.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting the chemistry between Meg Ryan and David Duchovny and finding it a heartwarming and thoughtful romantic comedy. Many appreciated the mature exploration of relationships and the nostalgic feel of the story.
Meg Ryan, who also stars in the film, made her directorial debut with 'What Happens Later'.
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This movie felt dated, like it belonged to a time long before my own. When a film feels old, it can often lead to a monotonous and frustrating experience, akin to being stuck in an airport with no end in sight. The slow pace and lackluster ...
Do not expect to see the old Meg here. In fact if you liked Meg Ryan, best not to watch this one. I wish i hadn't. It is sad to see people try so hard. When the spark is gone only a shell remains and taints the memory of something that o...
Trapped in an airport by a meteorological "snowbomb", we are introduced to two people with the same name - "W. Davis". One, "Willa" (Meg Ryan) is trying to get to Boston with her rainstick; the other "Bill" (David Duchovny) is heading for a...
A true rom-com for grown-ups. You'll have to forgive me for the length of this. I'd written a solid 500-ish words explaining everything about this and then one errant cat step on a mouse and here we are: a new tab with the old review go...