Without comparing this film to every romcom ever made; and this coming from a homegrown kiwi, it was good in its own right. Love the use of the kiwi lingo and hows the film represents kiwi lifestyle in the "wopwops", as we like to say. It was relatable and culturally respectful, which made up for the not-so "bad acting" as everyone likes to point out.

This is as formulaic as it comes. I would be much more forgiving if the leads had an iota of chemistry. Watching them kiss was truly painful. If you want to see almost the exact same movie with leads who actually seem to like each other, watch Something New (2006) with Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker. On the plus side, the scenery was genuinely lovely.

I have to wonder if the other reviewers have ever watched a romantic comedy. A health relationship takes months to curate not just a weekend. I enjoyed the lead character. The balance of male and female characters without one being dominated over the other.