A Lot Like Love

A Lot Like Love has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel and Hoopla. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ashton Kutcher is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Starz Apple TV Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, A Lot Like Love earns its spot. The jokes in A Lot Like Love land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... Lovers? Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2005. What keeps A Lot Like Love from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, A Lot Like Love respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Ashton Kutcher's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.