
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
I don’t think a movie has surprised me more this year. I walked in expecting a standard rom-com and walked out genuinely impressed. Every performance hit the mark, but Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling are the clear standouts—their chemistry is electric. The story makes the relationships feel real and, more importantly, earned. Because you’re so invested, every bump in the road feels that much more painful.
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Reviewed on April 2, 2026

8/10
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