Which Brings Me to You Synopsis: Two romantic burnouts, Jane and Will, are immediately drawn to each other at a mutual friend’s wedding. After a disastrous hookup in the coatroom, the two spend the next 24 hours together, trading candid confessions of messy histories and heartbreak, on the off chance that this fling might be the real thing.
When Jane and Will meet at a mutual friend’s wedding, they immediately hit it off. But a botched hook-up becomes much more meaningful as they spend the day together and unpack their emotional baggage from past relationships.
Rather than settle for the typical rom-com cliches, Which Brings Me to You focuses on conversation, sharp wit, and brutal honesty between its two leads. As Jane, Lucy Hale’s performance is grounded and nuanced, while Nat Wolff is both charming and vulnerable as Will. Together, they have the right kind of chemistry needed for such a stripped-down premise, and their connection feels genuine enough to keep me interested in the outcome of their romantic journey. What I loved about their story is that it was less about instant passion (which we know is usually pretty temporary) and more about finding something real within each other.
Another thing I appreciated about this movie is that the blossoming relationship between Jane and Will felt authentic. Director Peter Hutchings (The Hating Game, Then Came You) doesn’t create idealized versions of the characters. He goes for realism, instead, as uncomfortable as that can sometimes be. Jane and Will are awkward and flawed, and some of the traits that ruined their past relationships indeed threaten a potential future between the two.
One of the film’s greatest strengths is its honesty. Instead of sweeping you away with fantasy, it leans into emotional scars, past mistakes, and genuine self-reflection. It’s rare for a romantic movie to give this much space to pain and personal growth, but Which Brings Me to You does it with real empathy. Although it’s partly marketed as a romantic comedy, it feels more like a romantic drama, lightened by moments of dry humor rather than big laughs. That approach keeps the story grounded and avoids the overly sentimental tone that often accompanies the genre.
The film keeps things subtle and focused, giving the actors space to really settle into their roles and letting the story unfold at its own pace. It moves along briskly without ever dragging. It’s the kind of movie that asks you to pay attention and not rush through it. This is a love story for people who understand that love comes with plenty of challenges and is rarely easy. It doesn’t push a happy ending on the audience. It simply suggests that something real is possible if Will and Jane are willing to put in the work.
I enjoyed this movie so much more than I expected to. It’s emotional and romantic, balancing realism with optimism. With strong performances from both leads, Which Brings Me to You is a genuine love story that deserves to be seen.
Watched: 01/17/2025
Notable Song: It Had To Be You by Spencer Hutchings
