I Want You Back

R

2022

1h 51m

Romance

Comedy

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87%

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128 Reviews

71%

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250+ Ratings

Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are total strangers, but when they meet, one thing instantly bonds them: they were both unexpectedly dumped by their respective partners, Anne (Gina Rodriguez) and Noah (Scott Eastwood), on the same weekend. As the saying goes, "misery loves company," but their commiseration turns into a mission when they see on social media that their exes have happily moved on to new romances, Anne with Logan (Manny Jacinto) and Noah with Ginny (Clark Backo). Terrified that, in their 30s, they have lost their shot at happily ever after and horrified at the prospect of having to start over, Peter and Emma hatch a desperate plot to win the loves of their lives back. Each will do whatever it takes to put an end to their exes' new relationships and send them running back to their arms.

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Critics Consensus

With a stellar cast playing well-rounded characters, I Want You Back is the rare rom-com that delivers its romance as capably as its comedy.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Mostly it won me over because I'm a little bit goofy about Jenny Slate and even a little bit goofier for Gina Rodriguez.

Feb 24, 2022

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Catey Sullivan

Chicago Reader

Thank Saint Valentine for the artists who make us laugh.

Feb 16, 2022

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

I Want You Back is sweeter and more sensitive than you might expect from this kind of broad mainstream romp.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2022

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

If you’re looking for a film that is as charming as it is genuinely funny, look no further.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 22, 2024

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Tania Hussain

popculture.

Artfully dodging genre clichés with a charming familiarity last seen in When Harry Met Sally or Sleepless in Seattle, Amazon Prime Video's I Want You Back redefines those romantic elements for a new-age romantic comedy.

Jul 10, 2024

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Daryl MacDonald

InSession Film

I Want You Back doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It is a familiar set up and execution which relies on the chemistry of its leads.

Rated: B+

Apr 25, 2024

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Efrem M

I really liked this rom com. Honest, sweet and sincere. The cast was great. It was very enjoyable movie to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Besjon D

I don't know why but I really enjoyed this movie. Just hit the right spots on comedy and romance. It did not feel cheesy at all. Good job guys!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Mark B

A really good romcom that hits the heart and comedy really well. The cast really pulls off the chemistry. The dialogue is very good. I really enjoyed the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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Bec B

This is such a great movie and one I watch on repeat. Charlie Day is so sexy and I enjoyed every second.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/23

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kagey

It's such a shame that this amazing, fresh set-up really doesn't get paid off in the same way it began. The story starts with 2 couples breaking up, and the jilted lovers form a pity party, and ultimately a plan to get their former lovers back. This part of the story was fun, entertaining and original. But then it falls apart. Charlie and Scott are terrific in their roles, but the two "leading" ladies lack much to be desired. Emma has a Joan Cusack type of quirkiness that makes her work well with Charlie in plotting and executing their scheme, but terrible as the love interest. She has no "rizz." Even less so than Nia Vardalo. And Gina's character is flatter than a man-hole cover. All teeth and chin, and no personality. This script needed a few more re-writes to make it sing. The third act forgets that the "com" in rom/com is for comedy - and it becomes some silly, dramatic ending. A bummer because its starts off very strong and ends on a whimper.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Ric O

Even if it has a slow start, this rom-com is original and full of feel-good moments.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/23

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Jason Orley

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Charlie Day

Peter

Jenny Slate

Emma

Scott Eastwood

Noah

Manny Jacinto

Logan

Clark Backo

Ginny

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Synopsis

Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are total strangers, but when they meet, one thing instantly bonds them: they were both unexpectedly dumped by their respective partners, Anne (Gina Rodriguez) and Noah (Scott Eastwood), on the same weekend. As the saying goes, "misery loves company," but their commiseration turns into a mission when they see on social media that their exes have happily moved on to new romances, Anne with Logan (Manny Jacinto) and Noah with Ginny (Clark Backo). Terrified that, in their 30s, they have lost their shot at happily ever after and horrified at the prospect of having to start over, Peter and Emma hatch a desperate plot to win the loves of their lives back. Each will do whatever it takes to put an end to their exes' new relationships and send them running back to their arms.

Director: Jason Orley
Producer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, John Rickard, Peter Safran
Screenwriter: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
Production Co: The Walk-Up Company, Amazon Studios, The Safran Company, Big Indie Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2022
Runtime: 1h 51m

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