While it follows a formulaic rom-com structure, it is noted for its "sly, enlightened messaging" that heartbreak can be a path to self-discovery, rather than just a tragedy.
Reviewers from Variety and Rotten Tomatoes (where it is Certified Fresh at 88%) heavily praised the comedic timing and genuine rapport between Slate and Day.
The film is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Key Selling Points
Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are strangers who meet in the stairwell of their shared office building while crying over their recent breakups. After discovering their exes have already moved on to new partners, they hatch a desperate plan to sabotage those new relationships and win back their "true loves". The Missions:
The film stars Charlie Day and Jenny Slate , with a supporting ensemble including Gina Rodriguez , Scott Eastwood , Manny Jacinto , Clark Backo , and a cameo by Pete Davidson .
Memorable scenes include a chaotic middle school musical rehearsal and an absurd sequence involving a rooftop jump into a hot tub. I Want You Back (2022)
volunteers for a middle school production of Little Shop of Horrors to get close to and seduce Logan (Manny Jacinto), the new boyfriend of Peter’s ex, Anne.
