How to Be Single

Name: How to Be Single
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: February 12, 2016
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Alison Brie, Dakota Johnson, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson

2016

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: February 12, 2016 | R

Starring: Alison Brie, Dakota Johnson, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson

Summary: There’s a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then…there’s Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have inThere’s a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then…there’s Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps was never so much fun.… Expand

Director: Christian Ditter

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 110 min

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Richard Roeper

Feb 11, 2016

It’s one of the most endearing romantic comedies in recent memory, with some laugh-out-loud dialogue, gorgeous photography and uniformly charming performances from the entire cast. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Feb 10, 2016

Much like its characters' romantic lives, How to Be Single is more enjoyable when it's being casual. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Feb 12, 2016

Think of How to Be Single as a cinematic Whitman’s Sampler: There are enough pieces that work to offset the pieces that don’t. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Feb 10, 2016

The script offers enough laughs to keep the movie from feeling completely disposable...and it outshines many of its genre peers through little touches like not punishing its female characters for enjoying sex and casting Damon Wayans Jr. (as a romantic interest for Alice) in a role in which his race is thoroughly irrelevant. Read full review

Peter Keough

Feb 11, 2016

Exhausting and seemingly endless. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

Feb 17, 2016

I like the declarative clarity, the strength of conviction in the title. I wish the movie itself bore the same certainty, or sturdiness. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Feb 11, 2016

Ultimately, How to Be Single feels reverse-engineered to justify its ending, which while admittedly gratifying, can’t accurately be described as happy. For that, it would have to be worth the contrivances, cliches and tedium that have gone before. Read full review

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santymvazquez

Jan 5, 2018

The concept of the film is very good, the place where it develops and the plot unfolds very well, the soundtrack I loved, the good touch of "Welcome To New York" by Tay Tay and "Peacock" by Katy make the environment of the scenes, in particular, the film is good and the performance of RebelThe concept of the film is very good, the place where it develops and the plot unfolds very well, the soundtrack I loved, the good touch of "Welcome To New York" by Tay Tay and "Peacock" by Katy make the environment of the scenes, in particular, the film is good and the performance of Rebel Wilson is incredible, like that of Dakota, Lesslie and Alisson.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

NETMUSIC

Dec 27, 2017

Amazing. The music is amazing too. Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson are great. Alison Bree is unnecessary in this film.

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TheMetacritiqer

Feb 27, 2016

I think we have a big problem with the critique of movies. According to the critics, the most prominent ones are either a load of trash or so generic that we shouldn't give much thought to them. The ones worth praise are low budget and or thematically rich. But this isn't the truth. EveryI think we have a big problem with the critique of movies. According to the critics, the most prominent ones are either a load of trash or so generic that we shouldn't give much thought to them. The ones worth praise are low budget and or thematically rich. But this isn't the truth. Every movie has something to give. Most are so good that millions flock to see them. We have a apparent disconnect between those who are paid to review movies and the everyday people who see them. So I think that we shouldn't let the reviewers have the last say as to how well a movie is. I bring this up here because How to be Single is a great example of this. I enjoyed it a good deal. And it should be noted that I have been waiting for this movie ever since they were filming it many months ago. Alison Brie is a awesome actress. And Dakota's also quite cute. And that's all I wanted from this movie. :)… Expand

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TVJerry

Feb 17, 2016

Those expecting a raunchy comedy revolving around Rebel Wilson may be disappointed to find out that she’s not the central character. She has plenty of opportunity to be outrageous and funny, but there are several other people who fill up the plot. If explores the attempts at hookups andThose expecting a raunchy comedy revolving around Rebel Wilson may be disappointed to find out that she’s not the central character. She has plenty of opportunity to be outrageous and funny, but there are several other people who fill up the plot. If explores the attempts at hookups and relationship of several people in a somewhat confusing mishmash of romantic lessons. Sure, there are laughs (primarily Wilson), but there are also winning performances and sweet romantic encounters with confused women, sincere (!) guys and one adorable baby. Yes, a total chick flick, but one that’s liable to hit home with its audience.… Expand

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

Okay at sometimes. Rebel Wilson plays the same character as Pitch Perfect. Dakota Johnson is fine which i like her as an actor. But it becomes kinda of a cliche story and underwhelming at the end. Watch when it's on tv

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EpicLadySponge

Feb 12, 2016

How to Be Single tries to impress me, but it couldn't anyways. I love the attempt... it's just one problem wrong with it. I don't want to know how to be single. Mediocre movie for the best for moviegoers anyways. I highly doubt there would be people watching this by the way.

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JLuis_001

Feb 6, 2018

Does anyone really thinks Rebel Wilson is funny? She plays the same character every time.

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