Anyone But You is hollow. The story is derivative, contrived, predictable, shallow, frustrating, repetitive, and bland. It has insincere emotions, blunt dialogue, pointless plot elements, unearned beats, broad humor, illogical motivations, lame conflicts, and flat characters. Low-effort escapism is supposedly the point but even that feels unfulfilled. Instead of actually making viewers feel good, this displays an unattainable and distorted reality of privilege and perfect expectations. Meanwhile, the spotty acting adds alien tones, clumsy chemistry, forced drama, wooden personality, unconvincing commitment, and weak likability. Overall, Anyone But You is cynical commercialism.
Technically, Anyone But You is passionless. Its sanitized direction offers no energy, personality, creativity, or intention. The cinematography is flat and unmotivated. Its editing adds neutral pacing, aimless momentum, and meandering structure, but at least it's short. The sound uses minor and unimpactful split cuts. Its arbitrary music has a mediocre running gag and generic soft pop. The production design is sterile and unspecific. Its cast boasts up-and-coming fame, but Sweeney is misplaced and the supporters are replaceable. The effects provide minimal stunts, fire, and CGI. Ultimately, Anyone But You ranges from empty nothingness to unrealistic life standards.
Writing: 2/10
Direction: 2/10
Cinematography: 4/10
Acting: 4/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 4/10
Score/Soundtrack: 4/10
Production Design: 4/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 4/10
Overall Score: 3.9/10
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