Plus One (2019)

Plus One is that rare romantic comedy that feels like it’s eavesdropping on real people—funny, bruised, and hopeful in the same breath—while still delivering the kind of breezy escape you want from the genre. Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine have the sort of lived-in chemistry that makes every wedding dance floor, hotel hallway, and late-night confession crackle with awkward honesty and genuine warmth, not sitcom gloss. The movie’s vibe is sharp and celebratory but never mean, finding humor in the rituals of “wedding season” while quietly admitting how lonely it can feel to be surrounded by other people’s milestones. It’s not for viewers who want pure fluff or squeaky-clean romance—there’s drinking, swearing, and some messy emotions—but if you like rom-coms with charm, bite, and a heart that earns its sweetness, this one’s an easy yes.

Plus One is clearly aiming for a warm, modern spin on the “friends as wedding dates” rom-com, using a summer of ceremonies to nudge two likable messes toward something real. The problem is it rarely surprises you: the beats are familiar, the arc is predictable, and the comedy often plays more like mild wedding-season awkwardness than big laugh-out-loud set pieces. Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine have an easy, believable rapport that keeps it watchable, and there are a few genuinely sweet, grounded moments amid the booze-and-banter rhythm. If you’re craving sharper jokes, bolder choices, or a fresher twist on the genre, this may feel like comfort food you’ve already had—fine, but not memorable.