Try Me (2006)

Try Me is the kind of romantic comedy that wins you over with a single, wonderfully audacious idea: a childhood promise taken so seriously that it circles back decades later with the force of a fairytale landing in real life. Pierre-François Martin-Laval plays Yves-Marie with a sweet, stubborn sincerity that keeps the premise charming instead of creepy, while the film’s French wit and airy pacing give everything a light, buoyant glow—like a daydream you can laugh along with. It’s less about grand plot twists than about the delicious tension of “what if,” as one unexpected day together tests memory, timing, and the stories we tell ourselves about love. If you prefer your romances gritty or your comedies sharp-edged, this may feel too whimsical, but if you’re in the mood for something tender, playful, and gently uplifting, it’s an easy yes.

Try Me is aiming for a whimsical, fairy-tale rom-com built on a childhood promise and the kind of grand gesture that’s meant to feel charmingly impossible. The catch is that the premise asks you to buy into a pretty pushy setup—an adult man cashing in on a kid’s joke—and if that rubs you the wrong way, the “romance” can feel more awkward than magical. The comedy is light and sometimes broad, so if you want sharp wit or grounded emotional realism, this may come off as slight and a bit dated. Still, there’s a sweet, buoyant tone and some warm performances that make it an easy, low-stakes watch if you’re in the mood for something fluffy and unrealistic on purpose.