A surprisingly fun, vibrant rom-com
The film follows a group of friends as they try to reconnect after a year apart. The main characters are all interesting and the chemistry between them is strong. The film also has some really funny moments, which makes it a fun watch.
The film follows the three friends as they each try to figure out what it means to be themselves and find new love. The story is pretty straightforward but it has enough nuance and depth to keep you invested through the slightly overlong 110 minute run-time. Nice-guy Peter (Charlie Day) is dumped by his girlfriend Anne (Gina Rodriguez) for being too safe and boring. At the same time, Noah (Scott Eastwood) breaks up with his girlfriend Emma (Jenny Slate), claiming she’s stuck in a rut. The film follows the three friends as they each try to figure out what it means to be themselves and find new love. While Peter tries to learn from his mistakes, Noah tries to show Anne that he’s more than just a nice guy, and Emma tries to find herself after breaking up with Noah. The film has a few funny moments but also manages to be heartfelt at times, making it an enjoyable watch overall. ..
Emma and Peter were both heartbroken after their respective relationships ended. They found each other on the same stairwell at their office building and bonded over their shared sadness. ..
The pair quickly form a close bond over their similar stories and launch a crusade to try and win their exs back. Peter is tasked with befriending Noah and getting in the way of his relationship with Ginny (Clark Backo) while Emma is on a mission to break up Anne with her new boyfriend Logan (Manny Jacinto).
The film is set up well and the two main characters end up growing closer in the process. However, there are some surprises that keep things interesting, and the film is ultimately a bit unpredictable.
The chemistry between Charlie Day and Jenny Slate is a big part of the freshness of “The Sad Sisters.” The film bears some similarities to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, with a free-spirited attitude similar to that of Logan. ..
The subplots in this movie don’t quite work well. Part of Emma’s mission to infiltrate Logan’s life includes performing at a middle school play and the scenes involving her and 12 year old Trevor feel a little dragged out. Likewise, the moments between Noah and Peter are nice but could have done with about 5 or 10 minutes shaved off to tighten things up. ..
Despite some minor flaws, the ending of I Want You Back is a great way to close out an enjoyable movie. The romance, drama and comedy are all very strong throughout the film, and if you’re looking for a fun, vibrant and enjoyable romcom, I Want You Back is definitely worth watching.
