If you’ve ever been on the dating scene, you know it can be…awkward. Let’s be honest, it’s a scary and daunting process. Whether you’re jumping in for the first time, or coming out of a long-term relationship, it never gets easier. And, that’s not even considering society’s pressure to find “the one.” Director-Writer Benjamin Cox tackles all of this in his relatable new comedy, Better Off Single.
When we’re first introduced to Charlie Carroll (Aaron Tveit), life couldn’t be better. He’s seemingly in a happy relationship with Angela (Abby Elliott) and killing it at his job. But, in the course of one day, everything changes. He quits and breaks up with his girlfriend. Talk about making a lot of life changes in twenty-four hours. Amirite? But, after swimming in the dark waters of the NYC dating pool, Charlie begins to question whether he’s made a mistake. And, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Will he find “the one”? Or has that ship already sailed?
The charming Aaron Tveit is everything you hope for in a leading man. He carries the film like a pro and quickly makes audiences fall in love with his character. The film uses flashbacks and hallucinations (that work more often than they don’t) to poke fun at all our favorite dating clichés and to highlight Charlie’s inner turmoil.
At the heart of Better Off Single is a universal message about letting things happen the way they are meant to. And, who can’t get behind that?
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Good review--written by someone who likes movies and who focuses on what the movie achieves rather than on all the things the movie was not. Reviewer has a future.