Summary
- Audiences love Anyone But You much more than critics, as evidenced by the 86% positive viewer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Initial reviews for the movie were mixed, with just a 47% score on the Tomatometer from critics.
- Despite the critical response, audiences have flocked to Rotten Tomatoes to express their disagreement and show their appreciation for the film.
Audiences love Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell as Bea and Ben, a couple who quickly lose their attraction to one another after just one excellent date. Unfortunately, after being stuck at an Australian wedding, the two need to pretend that they are still interested in dating.
The initial reviews for Anyone But You were far from positive. With a 47% approval rating from critics on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer at the time of writing, the majority of the 53 reviews expressed disdain or disinterest in the movie. After the release, however, audiences quickly flocked to the review aggregate to disagree. Currently, 86% of viewers have graded the movie positively, which is a far cry from the responses of critics.
Why Do Critics Dislike Anyone But You?
There have been some positive reviews for the movie, but they are considerably less popular than the negative ones. Most of the critics cite a lack of chemistry, memorable comedy, and poor acting in their explanations for why they dislike Anyone But You. Others brush it off as an underwhelming experience, with Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips describing it simply with the word "eh".
Does Anyone But You Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney's rom-com movie tells a complete story, but does Anyone But You have a post-credits scene worth waiting for still?
Critics have not had much positivity to add, but that doesn't mean that the results have been wholly negative. Few reviews outright bash the movie, but instead, simply describe it as being overly mediocre or forgettable. The criticism avoids describing the movie as offensive in any way. That explains some of the disparity between critical reviews and audiences who may be more willing to accept a middling but funny comedy.
Audiences, meanwhile, have been much more favorable, expressing enjoying the movie's humor, Powell and Sweeney's performances, and the likability of the entire cast and characters. Though viewers are enjoying the movie, it's unclear if this positive response will translate to much for Anyone But You's release at the box office. While not an expensive movie to produce, having a budget of $25 million, it is only expected to close out its opening weekend with $8-9 million. As it continues to face competition from the likes of Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Color Purple, it seems unlikely to break the bank, but could at least make its budget back.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Anyone But You
- Release Date
- December 22, 2023
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Will Gluck
WHERE TO WATCH
Anyone But You is a romantic comedy by director Will Gluck starring Sydney Sweeny and Glen Powell. Sweeny and Powell star as Bea and Ben, two strangers with an incredible first date that goes sour following one incident at the tail end. Thinking the worst is behind them, the two are roped into a destination wedding in Sydney, Australia, where they'll have to pretend to be a couple despite absolutely hating each other.
- Writers
- Will Gluck, Ilana Wolpert
- Story By
- Ilana Wolpert
- Studio(s)
- Columbia Pictures, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Fifty-Fifty Films, Olive Bridge
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Pictures Releasing
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