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Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

ONE NIGHT ONLY (2026): The Things I Liked…

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One Night Only, Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro’s latest romantic comedy, is as charming as I’d hoped.

Yes, there may have been a moment or two when I wanted certain things to happen more quickly. But that may say more about my lifelong challenge with impatience than anything else.

Directed by Will Gluck, the film gets Turner and Barbaro’s chemistry just right, and the story is pleasant, plus generally well-paced enough that I had a good time as it played. I also appreciated how beautiful and inviting the movie makes New York City look.

Unexpectedly, however, what has stuck most firmly in my mind is the Psoriasis song. The one sung to the tune of Brave by Sara Bareilles. I certainly know which version is my favourite, but I’m not going to say. Though, I’ve clearly just said. So… scratch that?

It was interesting to watch the world of the story, a version of New York City where citizens have accepted a ban on all sex outside of marriage. Except, of course, the one night of the year when they can.

One last thing: ‘Psoriasis!!!!’ 🎶🎙♩

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

THE INVITE (2026): The Things I Liked…

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I had a good time with The Invite, an engaging comedy/drama/romance about a couple whose marriage is ‘more than a little bit in trouble’ when they invite their intriguing neighbours to a dinner party.

I wanted to watch this one because of the fantastic cast, featuring Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz and Seth Rogen.

I particularly loved Wilde and Rogen’s character dynamic. The sharp dialogue had me fully engaged, and I have to congratulate the editor and Wilde on her direction too.

My favourite line remains the one that had me immediately hooked in the trailer: ‘We love, a contentious environment.’

Each time I watch it being said, I’m thrilled anew; such is the skill of Norton’s delivery.

The story is well paced and well shot throughout, but if I had to pick, I’d say I had the most fun when the environment at the dinner party was at its most contentious.

Watch The Invite if you’re curious. It’s an interesting character study that will amuse and give you a thing or two to think about.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

COYOTE VS. ACME (2026): The Things I Liked…

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Coyote vs. Acme might just be the best animated/live-action film I’ve seen yet. However, before you get too excited, I’m not saying that it’s perfect, even though it gets a lot of things exactly right. 

Starring John Cena, Will Forte and Lana Condor, director Dave Green’s film covers the battle between Wile E. Coyote and Acme, the big company behind all those highly questionable products used by the Looney Tunes gang.

Cena and nostalgia are what got me to the cinema, where one of the first things I noticed about the movie was the speedy editing, which was arguably a tad too fast.

Coyote vs Acme (2026), Tweety Bird, Ketchup Entertainment
Coyote vs Acme (2026), Tweety Bird, Ketchup Entertainment

Forte and Condor were great in their roles as Wile’s legal team. Other highlights include Bugs Bunny’s entrance, realising just how resilient Wile is, and discovering the truth about the dynamic between Wile and Road Runner.

What surprised me by the end was that even though I enjoyed spending time with some of my favourite cartoon characters from my childhood, I can’t say that Coyote vs. Acme fully scratched the nostalgia itch. Perhaps if my favourite characters, Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird, had been the main focus of the story, I’d have had an even stronger emotional connection to it all.

On the other hand, perhaps I just need to rewatch the cartoon episodes that had younger me especially thrilled. Even then, I suspect there’s no guarantee they’ll feel as good now as they did back then.

Watch Coyote vs. Acme if you’re curious. It may have done everything just right for you, including the speedy editing.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

LITTLE BROTHER (2026): The Things I Liked…

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I’ll get right to it. Little Brother, John Cena and Eric Andre’s latest comedy, the one in which Cena plays a famous real estate agent whose life is hugely disrupted by his eccentric brother, is not a good film. 

I mean, yes, the emotional last twenty minutes or so were moving. But the only reason I made it that far, and begrudgingly so, is because I enjoy watching Cena.

The rest of the movie succeeded at being annoying. Essentially, the story isn’t great, and Andre’s character is super obnoxious, even though, believe it or not, he wasn’t quite as grating as I feared he’d be. 

If you’re especially curious, sure, hit play. Otherwise, why not rewatch Rush Hour 2 (2001) instead?

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE (2026): The Things I Liked…

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One of the best decisions the filmmakers behind Voicemails for Isabelle made was opening the film with Robyn’s Dancing on My Own. The great news is that the soundtrack continues to impress throughout, as does the beautiful way the film captures the love between two sisters.

Nick Robinson, Zoey Deutch and the rest of the cast performed well in writer/director Leah McKendrick’s story about a young woman who leaves voice messages intended for her deceased sister. 

As far as romantic comedies go, Voicemails for Isabelle is a good one, even if one character’s lack of accountability did frustrate me.

If you haven’t already, watch it when you’re in the mood for a good romantic comedy.

Happy Film Loving,

G