Isn't It Romantic

Isn't It Romantic is a romantic comedy released in 2019 that stars Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, and Adam Devine. The movie was directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson and was written by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox, and Katie Silberman.

The story follows the life of Natalie (Rebel Wilson), a young architect who lives in New York City. Natalie believes that romantic comedies are silly and that they do not depict the reality of love. She has a negative outlook towards love and relationships, and she thinks that her life is far from being romantic. However, her opinion changes after she suffers a head injury during a mugging in the subway. After waking up from the hospital, she finds herself living inside a romantic comedy.

Everything around Natalie has changed; she has a new apartment, a gay best friend, and two rival love interests. Her nemesis at work, Blake (Liam Hemsworth), is now interested in her, and the man she overlooked at the office, Josh (Adam Devine), is turning out to be the perfect match for her. Natalie must navigate through this world of clichés and find a way to get back to the real world before she falls in love with a man who is not real, and her body permanently remains trapped in the romantic-comedy paradise.

Throughout the movie, Natalie learns about the importance of self-love and becomes aware of the negative ways she has been viewing herself. The romantic comedy world that she is in reflects this realization, where she gains the confidence to perform various musical numbers, including a dance sequence with Hemsworth. An additional positive note of the movie's uplifting nature is how Natalie helps to affirm the self-worth of her best gay friend, Donny. Donny's character struggles with body image and never being featured in the romantic comedy world, but Natalie helps him to embrace himself.

The acting by the stars is highly commendable, and Rebel Wilson's prowess and comic timing in particular are on full display. Liam Hemsworth is charming as ever, and Adam Devine gives a delightful performance as the hero with a heart of gold. Betty Gilpin, who plays Whitney, Natalie's cynical assistant, also delivers an exceptional performance. The actors bring to life the comical and stereotypical representations of romantic comedies excellently.

The soundtrack of the movie also has a significant part to play in enhancing the romantic comedy feel. It features catchy musical numbers, such as 'I Want to Dance with Somebody' by Whitney Houston and 'Express Yourself' by Madonna which adds to the ambiance of living in a romantic comedy.

In conclusion, Isn't It Romantic is a playful take on the genre it sets out to parody. It's cheesy, corny, and predictable in parts but always in an amusing way. Even though it features the typical elements of romantic comedies, the movie stands out by being self-aware and challenging the tropes that have been in place for years. The reticent director Todd Strauss-Schulson certainly appears to have had a lot of fun making this movie, and the audience is rewarded with an entertaining, heart-warming movie suitable for movie watchers of all ages.