In A Relationship
Owen (Michael Angarano, Seabiscuit) and Hallie (Emma Roberts, We're The Millers, Valentines Day) have been together for years, but when Owen wavers on Hallie's proposal to move in together they make a rash decision to call it quits. To both their dismay, they find it especially difficult to truly separate given how intertwined their lives have become. Meanwhile, Owen's best friend Matt (Patrick Gibson, The OA) finds himself completely smitten with Hallie's cousin Willa (Dree Hemingway, The Disaster Artist) and they embark on an unexpected, but promising, romance of their own.
Sam Boyd's multi-character romantic dramedy adroitly juxtaposes two relationships at opposite stages of their lifespan as the foursome haphazardly traverse the uncharted territory of 20-something millennial love over the course of a summer in Los Angeles. Bittersweet and achingly relatable, In A Relationship is a funny and deeply felt chronicle that attempts to answer the question: Do we need relationships in order to be happy?
Critic Reviews:
- " “In a Relationship” has a smudged tenderness and almost nostalgic sweetness, as if we're watching these characters painfully learn everything that we already know. " – Jeannette Catsoulis
- " Mixing sexiness with sweetness, while also avoiding the dating app culture, this is almost a timeless film. " – Joey Magidson
- " While you may not see the characters ever sit down to eat, the film itself has plenty of bite. " – Stephen Saito