Will Gluck’s latest romantic comedy, Anyone But You, has already grossed over $170 million worldwide, now one of the most successful romance movies of the previous year. This movie, which is loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, has Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as the characters Bea and Ben that are rival college students and meet again at an Australian destination wedding where they pretend to be a couple.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. They admired the chemistry between the lead characters and the picturesque locations, but were scathing in their criticism of the clichéd plot and the lack of originality.
Nevertheless, the audience has taken the film to their hearts for its sweetness, humor and heart and it has become the favorite through word of mouth and a surprise hit .
Anyone But You shows that the rom-com genre is still popular with the new generations because of the successes of streaming platforms and more diverse voices.
The film provides a unique take on the old enemies-to-lovers trope, with witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and an upbeat soundtrack that includes Usher, who has a cameo appearance in the film’s halftime show. Anyone But You should be on the must-watch list of those who love romance, comedy, and Shakespeare.
