'Anyone but You': A Disappointing Lack of Chemistry

"Anyone but You" is a floundering romantic comedy featuring rising stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, set against a luxurious Australian backdrop. The film follows sworn enemies Bea and Ben as they pretend to fall in love at a destination wedding to stop their friends and family from trying to trick them into liking each other. Directed by Will Gluck, the film is awkwardly assembled, with attention often drawn away from the leads to the lavish buffet spreads in the background. While Sweeney and Powell deliver solid performances, the script and pop soundtrack overshadow their chemistry. Overall, the film is more bawdy than erotic, relying on gratuitous clothes-shedding rather than genuine romance.