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The magical elements in this feel pretty understated. I was hoping for more whimsy and fantasy elements.

This really needs to be funnier.

Justice Smith is doing the best he can here, but the writing is not working for me.

This film doesn't know what it wants to be. Not whimsical or magical enough to work as a fun fantasy, but not as edgy or smart enough to pull off the attempts at satire or social commentary. It isn't very funny and only mildly romantic, so it is at best a mediocre romantic comedy. The film makes some major generalizations and assumptions, but doesn't back them up and loses the audience along the way. Justice Smith does a decent job with the role, but the writing really hinders me and the rest of the cast. With better writing and clearer, sharper direction, this could have been good. As is, it is a bit of a muddle, unfunny mess. 5/10 is my rating.