IMDB: here
My rating (as a good movie): 4/5
Netflix?: yes
Interesting mash-up of genres that works surprisingly well.
The movie opens like a fairly standard rom-com. We gather that a couple has recently started dating, and the woman is advancing their relationship to the point of inviting him to a regular "couples brunch" with her circle of friends. The first exchanges at the door establish that this is going to be an "awkward" gathering.
Of course, you know if you read the description that things are going to change dramatically, and pretty soon this unlikely group of people is facing the end of the world together.
It's quite entertaining and definitely worth watching. I'm knocking once the novelty of the plot wears off, it does start to drag a bit in the middle, and they fall back on some pretty well worn paths. For example, if it's a spoiler that it turns out that some of the characters have slept with each others partners, then it's probably because you've never seen a movie before.
But don't worry, it rallies in the end and finishes strong. Some people might not like the ending, but I thought it worked very well.
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