Post Strike Cinema 24' - Anyone but You

Anyone but You is definitely not as bad as I thought it was gonna be! And that my friend is  good thing. Starring Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney, this Sydney based film, brings American's to Australia's almost capital city.

Alongside Sweeney, the modern Aussie slang filled rom-com stars Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths.

Anyone but You was released late December, I saw it just before NYE, however it makes the first Post Strike Cinema 24' post for 2024. And look it wasn't a bad film to kick off 2024 with. Y'all know the last few years between strikes, COVID and lack of new ideas have meant cinema has kind of been average. Or a dying form of entertainment.

In a Tik Tok generation two hour plus films also are resulting in many people just viewing movies at home on streaming services once they land. Not to mention cheaper snacks, bathroom breaks without missing major plot points. This two hour (plus) film duration needs to stop.

Thankfully this film does not over stay its welcome. Despite mixed reviews from critics, I feel alongside Sweeney's fans, this film is actually decent. 

If you are in need of some summer lovin', this could be the holiday film for you. It's feel good, with an ongoing "Is that Tasmania" joke the entire film through.

Look it doesn't break any new ground in the genre, however Sydney on the big screen (light rail up George Street and all) looks fairly damn good.

I feel out of Wonka, Aquaman and this little Aussie shot pic, it's the underdog for the holidays. So in that case I am scoring it fairly well with 3 Stars for Sydney Sweeney in Sydney!