Romantic Comedy
’TIS THE SEASON
KING OF COMEDY
In her latest Netflix romp, “A Family Affair,” the “Kissing Booth” actress is at her slapstick-y best. What more could any of us want?
ROLE REVERSAL
After decades of the older man/younger woman cliché in Hollywood, “A Family Affair” and “The Idea of You” may change how we think about age gaps in film.
BEAUTIFULLY BIZARRE
This movie may sound a little too much like “The Idea of You,” but trust us—it’s so much more fun.
I’M NOT OKAY (I PROMISE)
Now streaming on Max, Johnson’s coming-out comedy is an absolute drag.
SO MAD AT YOU
We can’t have nice things. Ryan Gosling’s “The Fall Guy” was a riotous rom-com. In just 17 days, it’s already on digital. Sure, you can watch it now. But there’s a future cost.
LIFE OF THE PARTY
Shields, Benjamin Bratt, and Miranda Cosgrove star in Netflix’s “Mother of the Bride.” But the fun (though soulless) rom-com, money might just be the most well-developed character.
WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
This isn’t just a cute movie about a 40-year-old woman falling in love with a pop star. It’s finally a depiction of a single mom who is dynamic and in control of her joy.