Just Revealed: Netflix Romcom with a Mind-Blowing Twist!

The Star-Studded Cast and Their Iconic Performances

The Netflix rom-com revolution has been gaining momentum in recent years, with the platform adding various new titles to its catalogue each month, from originals to much-loved classics. But fans have described this particular movie as a ‘must-watch for anyone with a pulse’ for its ability to win over even the most reluctant genre skeptics. Advert It boasts an all-star cast including The Four Seasons’ Steve Carell, Barbie’s Ryan Gosling, Poor Things’ Emma Stone, and Kevin Bacon. The story follows Cal Weaver (Carell), a middle-aged man whose seemingly perfect life unravels when his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), asks for a divorce. The pair’s plot to woo women goes awry (Warner Bros) Thrown back into the dating world after decades, Cal is hopeless – until he meets Jacob Palmer (Gosling), a suave womanizer who takes him under his wing. Advert Meanwhile, Jacob’s carefully curated lifestyle gets shaken up when he falls for Hannah (Stone), a woman who’s immune to his usual charm. Elsewhere, Cal’s teenage son deals with a huge crush on his babysitter, who in turn has a crush on Cal, leading to a wild web of romantic entanglements.

The movie is known for having the ‘greatest plot twist in the history of cinema,’ but don’t worry – we won’t go spoiling that here on the off-chance you’ve not seen it… The movie we’re talking about is, of course, Crazy, Stupid, Love. The 2011 hit, written by This Is Us’ Dan Fogelman, re-joined Netflix in the US on May 1. Fans quickly realized the new addition and took to Twitter to share their excitement.

Fans’ Reactions

“Ahhh Crazy, Stupid, Love aka the perfect rom com is on Netflix,” one fan wrote. “If you’ve never watched it and like that genre you should absolutely change that.” A second agreed: “Crazy, Stupid, Love on Netflix omg best romcom ever made.” Over on Rotten Tomatoes, critics rated it a 79 percent while audience members gave it a similar, 78 percent. Not everyone agrees with the scores, though.

“I’m shocked this movie is not in the 90 percent range for both Tomatometer and ESPECIALLY Popcornmeter,” one person wrote. “It’s one of my all-time favorites. It’s a brilliant script, hilarious at times, touching at times, and it contains my absolute favorite scene in all movies.” They are, of course, referring to that Dirty Dancing scene – if you know, you know. Advert Another fan penned: “It might be the most enjoyable rom-com of all time. Incredible cast, every character is so dang adorable and the direction is seemingly flawless. “It’s a must watch for anybody with a pulse.”

The Netflix Rom-Com Revolution

The Rise of Non-English Language Series on Netflix

Unless you’re talking about the likes of Squid Game, that is, but the hit South Korean drama is the exception and not the rule. Enter The Gardener, a Spanish-language mini-series fans have compared to Dexter and You. The six-parter – which does come dubbed in English – is the second most-watched non English-language series, with Netflix subscribers having watched 23 million hours of the show since its April 11 release.

The Gardener: A Spanish-Language Mini-Series with a Twist

The crime drama stars Cecilia Suárez and Elite’s Álvaro Rico as mom La China Jurado and ’emotionally impaired’ son Elmer. The pair are hiding a huge secret; they’re using their gardening company as a front for lucrative – but super illegal – contract-killing activities. Advert Business is booming and the killer duo are feeling unstoppable. That’s until one day, Elmer starts falling for a woman who he’s supposed to kill.

Fans’ Reactions

Fans have since taken to social media to share their love for the TV show. While Rotten Tomatoes critics might only have awarded the show a score of 50 percent, fans were more generous, giving it 73 percent. One fan wrote: “The ending was unexpected and seems like Netflix could renew it for a new season. Advert “I was flabbergasted with the screenplay, creative aspect, and the storyline. Amazing.” A second agreed: “Loved it – very unexpected ending,” as a third weighed in: “If you enjoyed You, then you will enjoy The Gardener,” describing it as an ‘entertaining watch.’

More Netflix Gems

Michael B. Jordan’s Top-Rated Netflix Series: A Diamond in the Rough

Michael B Jordan is back with his latest blockbuster Sinners – and it’s the perfect chance to re-watch the top-rated Netflix series the actor starred in a few years back. If you’re anything like me, you always need a captivating TV series to binge-watch in the evenings. Netflix is stacked with top-quality entertainment, from the latest season of Black Mirror to this ‘underrated’ mini-series Stephen King says is ‘as good as Queen’s Gambit’. Advert But Michael B Jordan’s two-season Netflix series was hailed a ‘diamond in the rough’ by fans.

The Series

With a stellar supporting cast, too, it’s easy to see why. For now, Jordan has returned to the silver screen in a double role in Sinners. He stars as identical twin brothers and World War I veterans, Smoke and Stack, who are trying to leave their troubled lives behind. Advert Returning to their hometown of Mississippi to start again, they soon discover that ‘an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back’, as per the movie’s synopsis.

Raising Dion

The Netflix series, made up of 17 episodes in total, follows single mom Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) who is dealing with raising her son Dion (Ja’Siah Young) after the death of her husband Mark (Jordan). Raising a child while grieving is hard enough as it is, but soon Nicole realizes her son has superhero-like abilities. Advert Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat (Jason Ritter), all while protecting Dion from people out to exploit him.

Reactions

The show’s season two boasts a perfect, 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes critic score, while on the whole Raising Dion has earned a still-impressive 91 percent. The critics’ consensus for season one read: “While its family drama and superhero aspirations don’t quite come together, compelling performances and a sense of wonder keep Raising Dion afloat and suggest that with a little more guidance it could become something great.” Advert Viewers were slightly more favorable in their own reviews, with one fan hailing the show ‘a diamond in the rough’. A second reckoned the show was ‘as good as Stranger Things’, while a third gave their verdict: “I don’t find it to be some insane masterpiece, but I think that it had a lot of amazing twists and turns.”