Escaping the awkward with “Anyone But You”

Imagine a fake couple doing “cheesy” romantic things that lead to them falling off of a boat in the middle of the Sydney harbor. This is but one of the many entertaining scenes you can see in the new rom-com movie “Anyone but You,” which has taken fans by storm.

The film takes place in Sydney, Australia with main characters Bea, played by Sydney Sweeney, and Ben, played by Glen Powell. The plot is similar to other rom-coms, where the two main characters pretend to date, and eventually end up falling for each other by the end of the movie. Most rom-coms are known for having a meet-cute, and this one is no exception. Ben and Boston University law student Bea meet for the first time in a coffee shop, as she needs to use the restroom. Unfortunately, the workers say she needs to buy food before she can use the restroom. Luckily enough, Ben, a customer at the time, stepped up and got her the bathroom key. 

Throughout the movie, the fake couple try to convince their friends and family members that they are together in order to get what they want. Funny scenes such as the couple recreating the “Titanic” scene, then falling into the Pittwater in Sydney, Australia, have really caught viewers’ attention. 

Along with iconic scenes, “Anyone But You” also has reminded everyone about the iconic song “Unwritten,” by Natasha Bedingfield.  

“A rom com has got girls falling out of cinemas singing my song — and now it’s trending!!!” said Bedingfield in Billboard’s editorial. 

A popular TikTok trend had also gone around of girls skipping around to the song after watching the enjoyable movie. 

If you like a good laugh and a sweet love story, this movie is for you. With lots of enjoyable scenes, a great plot, and a classic 2000s song, “Anyone But You” will go down in history with other famous rom-coms.