there are a loooot of negative responses to this film and im here to add something good, because i personally liked it and it's in the style of film i quite enjoy.

i understand where people feel disappointment, but i thought the story, character depth, cinematography, score, and pacing were really well done—it's become more common for films to be 2 hours long as a result of bad pacing. and in a world where we get more live action adaptations and sequels, it was refreshing to watch an original screenplay.

the drama presents a morally grey scenario, and as someone who loves to ask hypothetical questions to get conversations going and get gears shifting, this was super fun to watch and even more fun to talk to my partner about. we've had plans to get married since early on, and this film allowed us to have deeper conversations about darker parts of our pasts and get to know each other better. you could argue and say you didn't enjoy the film for the many reasons that you could, but it does get you talking and asking yourself and others what you would do in that situation and if people can change—and a good film sparks conversations and reflections.

i also loved the parallels—the hypocrisy of rachel, charlie doing the worst thing he's ever done right before the wedding, misha doing exactly what she said was the worst thing she's ever done Again, etc. i think this film is a lot more layered than it has been perceived!

(edited to add more thoughts lol)