Lori and Doug have been in a relationship for ten years but have never married. When Doug impulsively proposes to Lori, her inability to answer leads them to break up. The two had already planned to attend Lori’s sister’s wedding, so they agreed to pretend to be together to avoid ruining the weekend. This proves to be more complicated than they thought as they come to terms with their relationship and future.

I will tell you one thing about We Broke Up: It is not a romantic comedy—not in the true vein of the genre, anyway. It’s definitely more drama than comedy, with very little romance but plenty of angst. That being said, it was an okay movie. I enjoyed Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper, both of whom gave earnest, heartfelt performances as a couple nearing the end of their relationship.

After watching this movie with my husband, we both had the same questions once the film ended. A major conflict between Lori and Doug was Doug’s desire to get married and have kids, and Lori’s contentment with their life as-is. It made us wonder if these two had ever discussed their future in their ten years together. Had they never had those specific conversations? If so, did they gloss over them to avoid the inevitable? That was the film’s major flaw, in my opinion.

Ultimately, while I thought the performances were pretty good, I didn’t connect with the film. Lori was not likable as a person, and it was pretty depressing to spend 82 minutes watching what had once been a loving relationship deteriorate in front of their family and friends.

We Broke Up really shouldn’t have been advertised as a romantic comedy. I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more had I known it was more of a drama going into it. Alas.

Watched: 06/17/2022
Notable Song: We Sing Electric by Mr. Gnome