Nobody Wants This
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.
Since her 1998 movie debut, Bell has grown in popularity, becoming a household name.
These traits lend themselves well toromantic comedies.
Unsurprisingly, she’s appeared in six different rom-coms five movies and one TV show.
The premise might be interesting, butCouples Retreatis mediocre at best and downright bad at worst.
Only a few lines actually offer laughs, with most of the jokes falling flat.
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This is by far the weakest Kristen Bell rom-com.
These two actors can make even the roughest film enjoyable.
As hard as the creative team tries, these stories dont blend together well.
Thecast ofThe People We Hate at the Weddingunsurprisingly offers good performances, with Kristen Bells humor and charm shining.
However, they cant make up for the minimal character growth within the story.
The dialogue could have also been punchier, offering more verbal jokes instead of just physical comedy.
Their acting abilities can only do so much when it comes to a lackluster script.
The movie’s setting is also beautiful to look at, showing the advantages of filming onsite.
Williams arc promotes the harmful idea that someone stalking and pining for an individual who rejected them is romantic.
Unfortunately,Stuck in Lovefails to develop subplots, such as William sleeping with Tricia and Kates addiction recovery.
Lastly, despite being well-told,Stuck in Lovesends a really problematic message.
Williams arc promotes the harmful idea that someone stalking and pining for an individual who rejected them is romantic.
While this aspect ofNobody Wants Thisis the highlight of the show, its not the only strength.
The supporting actors give memorable performances that inject characters with nuance and offer compassion for their mistakes.
Though theyre meant to be the antagonists, both Esther and Rachel are layered and lovable.
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In addition to the fantastic characters and actors, music is also an important part of the shows success.
Each track feels perfectly curated for the scene in which it appears.
The 2008 movie is genuinely hilarious, offering a solid blend of witty dialogue and physical comedy.
Its hard to forget the naked break-up scene at the start of the movie.
The main character, Peter Bretter (Segel), is extremely sensitive and emotional.
Neither of these men is the traditional stereotype, but theyre treated as equally valid.
On top of these strengths, the actors give top-caliber performances.
