Rating of
2.5/4
Being 'Single' Has it's Benefits
Unknown - wrote on 05/10/16
'How to Be Single' is an ensemble romantic comedy containing multiple dating adventures. A collection of charming actors have their own personal agendas to romance, each much different than the rest. Cliched moments happen throughout, but they don't seem hokey or boringly predictable. I did become invested in the main storyline regarding Johnson's character, as I identified with her situation. Her journey of self-discovery had a satisfying arc. The overall message of taking the time to find yourself outside of relationships so that you know for sure what you want going into them is something worth hearing. Maybe not every single sub-plot was completely necessary, but none of them hampered the viewing experience in any way. The characters all have smart quips to say and some of them do feel superficial because of it. That said, each actor has a genuine likability and the laughs are spread out evenly between them. I found a decent amount of the film to be funny. 'How to Be Single' works as both a 'date movie' and fun film for singles.
