Cast: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm, Alison Brie
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© 2015 Warner Bros.
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Times have changed and being single doesn’t mean what it used to. How To Be Single brings us six singles as they navigate love and life in the Big Apple.
What Works:
The film, generally speaking, is a fun movie to watch with the girls. It shows the pitfalls of being single, whether you’re looking for the love of your life, or a one-night stand. Rebel Wilson is great comic relief, though a bit exaggerated at times. Wilson plus Leslie Mann make this movie worth watching. Mann always has impeccable comedic timing and is one of those actresses that, no matter the role she’s playing, is always relatable to audiences. Also in the film are a love-struck and endearing Jake Lacy -- similar to his character in Obvious Child; a more serious Damon Wayans Jr. -- a role he plays well, but we’re not used to seeing; and Anders Holm and Alison Brie, who share genuine chemistry with each other on screen.
Be Aware:
Like many ‘singles looking for love’ movies, the theme revolves around finding happiness in a relationship only after finding true happiness within oneself. The clichéd theme could have been bearable if they didn’t try so hard to make certain points. For example, Alice (Johnson) always had trouble unzipping her dresses and needed someone to be there to help her. But, when she finally learned how to truly be on her own, she creates a contraption that will unzip her dress for her. I have one word for that. NO. The dramatics she underwent anytime she had to unzip was just pathetic. And that’s how many of the antics in the film felt…forced and a bit corny.
Overall Grade: C+
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| Courtesy of Redbook Magazine |
What’s better for a girls night out, or in, than some fun drinks to keep your night exciting? Try the below martini recipe and let us know what you think!
Razzle Dazzle Martini
1 oz Raspberry Puree (see note)
2 oz raspberry vodka
2 oz cranberry juice
Splash of lemon juice
1 raspberry, for garnish
Pour the raspberry puree into an empty martini glass. Separately, combine the raspberry vodka, white cranberry juice, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over the raspberry puree. Drop in a whole raspberry for garnish.
Note: To make your own raspberry puree, blend a pint of fresh raspberries with 1/2 to 1 oz simple syrup. To make simple syrup, combine 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Stir until completely dissolved. You can also heat on stove-top to dissolve faster.
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