The Layover (2017)

The Layover is the kind of breezy, slightly mischievous rom-com that wins you over on sheer chemistry, letting two best friends turn an annoying travel disaster into an all-out comedic sparring match. Kate Upton and Alexandra Daddario play off each other with a lively, game-for-anything energy, and the movie leans into that push-pull friendship dynamic as much as it does the flirtation, keeping the tone light, fast, and knowingly silly. It’s not aiming for deep realism or groundbreaking romance, but if you’re in the mood for a funny, decent crowd-pleaser that treats a layover like a playground for bad decisions and good laughs, it’s an easy watch. If you prefer your romantic comedies sweet and earnest rather than a bit sharp-edged and chaotic, your mileage may vary—but for the right mood, it’s surprisingly enjoyable.

The Layover is clearly aiming for a breezy, raunchy rom-com about best friends behaving badly when a travel disaster turns into a romantic competition. The problem is the comedy often lands with a thud, leaning on awkward, try-hard gags and secondhand embarrassment instead of genuinely sharp writing. The story feels scattered and oddly mean-spirited about friendship, so if you’re hoping for a warm, believable bond between the leads, you may find it clueless and tedious. If you’re in the mood for low-effort, silly chaos and can enjoy the cast doing what they can with thin material, you might squeeze out a few laughs—but don’t expect much polish or payoff.