π¬ Anyone But You (2024)

Main Characters: Bea (Sydney Sweeney) & Ben (Glen Powell)
βAnyone But Youβ isnβt just another rom-com β itβs a bold, modern twist on the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney, Australia π¦πΊπ. With sizzling chemistry, witty dialogue, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this film is a joyful celebration of love, timing, and second chances.
π Plot Summary:
Bea, a smart, no-nonsense law student, and Ben, a confident Wall Street analyst, meet in a Boston coffee shop and instantly hit it off. Their first night together is electric β flirty, honest, and full of potential. But a miscommunication the next morning leads them to part ways on bad terms. π¬π
Months later, fate brings them back together at a picturesque destination wedding in Sydney β and surprise, their exes are also guests! To save face (and maybe get a little revenge), Bea and Ben agree to pretend theyβre a couple. The fake relationship sparks chaos, jealousy, and… unexpected feelings. π₯΅π
As they navigate awkward family dinners, beach bonfires, and drunken karaoke, their βfakeβ love starts to feel very real. But with past heartbreak and pride standing in the way, can they figure things out before the wedding ends?
π Why It Works:
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Chemistry overload: Sweeney and Powellβs banter is electric β from flirty insults to stolen glances, they nail every beat.
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Visual delight: The Australian setting is more than just a backdrop β itβs dreamy, romantic, and adds to the fantasy.
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Modern humor: The script is sharp, full of Gen Z/modern dating lingo without feeling forced.
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Classic vibes: Think How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days meets The Proposal, but with a 2024 energy.
π§‘ Best Moments:
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The infamous βtowel dropβ scene π³
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Drunken truth-or-dare by the pool
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That slow dance under the stars β¨
βοΈ Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Funny, flirty, and full of heart β Anyone But You is the rom-com we’ve been waiting for. It reminds us that love often finds us in the messiest, most unexpected places. ππ΄
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