AtMidnight Review: A Sweet Rom-Com That Doesn’t Go Beyond Surface Level
Largely thanks to streaming, romantic comedies have been making a comeback in the last few years. It's a move that has been welcomed by many, though like any beloved genre, not every offering is of equal quality. Paramount+'s latest original, At Midnight, comes to the table with a syrupy sweet premise and a pair of deeply appealing leads. It holds charms that can win over cynical viewers and even possesses genuine humor.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Global starlet Sophie Wilder is the face of a hugely successful superhero franchise alongside her self-absorbed boyfriend, Adam . Their picture-perfect romance is shattered when, in the midst of filming their third movie, Sophie learns Adam is cheating on her. Despite being thoroughly put-off, Sophie is coerced into keeping their breakup quiet as production continues on location in Mexico.
The biggest issue facing At Midnight is that Feingold, Hinojos, and Porta have set up a myriad of potential obstacles for Sophie and Alejandro that never become real problems. There's Sophie's fake relationship with Adam, and the rule that says Alejandro cannot date hotel guests. These factors are the reasons why the couple can only meet at midnight. As the film progresses, the stakes lessen considerably.
For a fluffy rom-com, that isn't a terrible thing. Sometimes, the charm of a romance is simply the dynamic at its center, and little else around it matters. Luckily, Feingold has certainly crafted a movie with its own personality. Whether it be through old-fashioned transitions or the charming opening credits, Feingold gives At Midnight a classical touch that brings one back to movies of decades past.
At Midnight isn't the strongest rom-com, largely due to obligatory conflicts that feel less organic than they should. However, through the earnestness of the leads, the movie manages to be an entertaining ride, albeit one that might not linger long in viewers' minds. With love in the air thanks to the imminent arrival of Valentine's Day, hopeless romantics will likely find plenty to enjoy about At Midnight. It's a sweet, slight slice of love-induced bliss.
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