Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are strangers who meet in the stairwell of their shared office building while crying over their recent breakups. After discovering their exes have already moved on to new partners, they hatch a desperate plan to sabotage those new relationships and win back their "true loves". The Missions:
Reviewers from Variety and Rotten Tomatoes (where it is Certified Fresh at 88%) heavily praised the comedic timing and genuine rapport between Slate and Day.
Memorable scenes include a chaotic middle school musical rehearsal and an absurd sequence involving a rooftop jump into a hot tub. I Want You Back (2022) I Want You Back (2022)
The 2022 romantic comedy , directed by Jason Orley, centers on a "Strangers on a Train"-style pact between two recently dumped individuals. Feature Overview
While it follows a formulaic rom-com structure, it is noted for its "sly, enlightened messaging" that heartbreak can be a path to self-discovery, rather than just a tragedy. Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are
The film stars Charlie Day and Jenny Slate , with a supporting ensemble including Gina Rodriguez , Scott Eastwood , Manny Jacinto , Clark Backo , and a cameo by Pete Davidson .
infiltrates the life of Emma’s ex, Noah (Scott Eastwood), by becoming his "best buddy" at the gym to sow seeds of doubt about his new girlfriend, Ginny. Memorable scenes include a chaotic middle school musical
volunteers for a middle school production of Little Shop of Horrors to get close to and seduce Logan (Manny Jacinto), the new boyfriend of Peter’s ex, Anne.