Resort to Love

Skip the endless scrolling — Resort to Love, in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, is exactly the comedy you were looking for. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Christina Milian sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason Resort to Love keeps coming up in conversation. Resort to Love does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Aspiring pop star Erica ends up as the entertainment at her ex-fiancé’s wedding after reluctantly taking a gig at a luxurious island resort while in the wake of a music career meltdown. Christina Milian and Jay Pharoah lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2021. The timing in Resort to Love is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Resort to Love is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Christina Milian anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Resort to Love was released in 2021, directed by Steven K. Tsuchida. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.