I was ill prepared for how this film would make me feel and the nausea that remained in me after seeing it. I saw it appear on a streaming site and put it on as i was falling asleep. I did not get to sleep. The pace is slow at first and the cinematography is what leads the viewer to believe this is more than just a misogyny turns rom com but a real introspection into toxic masculinity. The hook up culture in this film is sinister and basically one more pill and a drink away from rape culture. Jackie is a sexy, aggressive asshole... but he has his moments. Without the brilliant chemistry between himself and the strong female lead Jasmine (kudos to a first time screen actress for taking on this difficult role and bringing such humanity to it) the romantic aspect to their story could easily become implausible. The pace of this film is impeccable. I'll be looking to see any future projects by this director - thank you for making this film.
