Movie Review: ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score
Summary
The movie "One Night Only" is about a U.S. rule that bans premarital sex except for one special night a year. It is a romantic comedy that focuses more on the love story between two characters than on exploring the strange and serious effects of this rule.Key Facts
- The film's setting is a world where premarital sex is illegal except for one 12-hour night each year.
- The story follows two main characters, Owen and Allie, who seek romance on this rare night.
- Owen runs a Manhattan pizzeria and faces relationship challenges; Allie is a singer paid to sing commercial jingles.
- The movie is directed by Will Gluck, known for other romantic comedies like "Easy A."
- The movie uses product placement from brands like Durex and K-Y.
- The film highlights challenges with dating in modern "swipe-right" culture where it is hard to find true romance.
- Actors Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star as the leads, with Barbaro getting a significant role to shine.
- Rather than exploring its dystopian premise fully, the film stays a tame romantic comedy without deep satire or critique.
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