For me at least, it's not the cast, the acting, directing or the cinematography that makes this movie absurd... All of that is decent enough at different ranges respectively. No, what makes this movie a joke, is its story.Some chick decides to break something that isn't broken, and that decision isn't even at least based on a hunch, or unhappiness, or something real, rather it's based on a whim. That would've been fine though, had this film not then gone further and turned the person who's heart was initially broken (Josh) by a whimsical little girl turned skank (Alice), into the villain, with the movie now ending with him being the A-hole, loser and the one genuinely hurt, and she becomes the hero via sheer luck, coincidence and complete dumbassery.There are other things that this film got wrong, but at least Lucy not ending up with Tom wasn't one of them. Surprising actually that this movie had the EQ to get that right, not that getting something that simple right requires any kind of difficulty.The best character in this movie, though portrayed by an actor who's acting ability I've always questioned and will probably continue to do so forever, was undoubtedly, Ken.All romantic movies are about someone trying to find love, this movie was quite literally about someone trying to lose it, and was rewarded for it, and that, is insulting.The lesson on how to be single based on this movie is, unnecessarily throw away love on purpose, like a fart in the wind, and then hope (if even that) that it was the right call to make. Basically; How To Be Poor: Be rich, burn the money and hope it grows back on trees. 3/10.

To start this review, there are lot of things you can criticise about this film, here's a few.The over reliance on Rebel Wilson to provide all the comic moments in the film. When it ever gets remotely serious up she pops with some crazy line.Or whenever there is a remotely an opportunity to crack open a beer it will always be a Stella and it will always be opened with the label facing the screen!Or, the complete unrealistic pairing of the three main characters, would they ever truly be friends with a complete absence of any connection between the three of them (they don't bounce of each other at all and don't seem to care about each other), we've seen this odd couple malarkey again and again in romcoms. Further, when at the end of the film one of the three declares that one of the trio is her best friend it feels distinctly embarrassing and certainly not reciprocated.Negative comments aside, I certainly don't fit 15 year old girl target market for this film, but it's easy going, non taxing and I did enjoy it. There is an over reliance on Rebel Wilson, but she is funny, they do drink Stella but I can cope with that, and the friendship is not believable but I can ignore that. If you fancy something where you can unplug you brain and have a little laugh this is a good option.

A quirky, light comedy showing different women wanting different things from relationships at different stages of their lives. It's not deep, it's not life changing, but as a female, I can relate to each and every female character, having had various expectations in relationships, and of myself, throughout my life. I found it funny and the ending perfect for the story.

Christian Ditter, director of Love, Rosie, which, I have to add, I thoroughly enjoyed, gives us a not so romantic or comic film on How To Be Single, tackling how messy adulthood and relationships can be. (And what is it with rooftops Ditter?) Having quite a strong cast of characters it's central to Alice, having come away from a serious relationship to spread her wings in the Big Apple. It seems she's not sure what she actually wants and goes to and fro between wanted to be free and single to being lonely and needing that self gratification of being loved and wanted. The other characters such as her brooding sister nurse and her outrageous and liberating colleague and friend offer opposing ends of a spectrum, this coupled with some other characters that flit in and out of the story lines, such as Alison Brie's desperate yet conscientious Lucy. Relating to my own singledom, it's actually very one sided and seems little is drawn from single people's experiences and more so of people struggling with a life of solitude. It comes quite close to missing the point entirely, only to be given some deep and meaningful revelation at the conclusion. There's some hilarious moments, like the sauna scene but then other parts seem to just attempt to be funny, though well scripted and actually very well shot, it's unfortunately predictable and feels like it's on constant fast forward. Dakota Johnson took the lead as Alice, after Lily Collins dropped out and does a fine job portraying the beautiful yet bashful noob to being free and available. Leslie Mann plays her sister, but is pretty much the same character she has always played. Though very much from the female perspective, the two key male characters are actually highly entertaining, and again offer extreme stereotypes of either end of a spectrum. Anders Holm's brutally honest barman/player extraordinaire and Jake Lacy's down to earth and highly likable receptionist. The star is definitely Rebel Wilson. She gets the best lines, and this is so her. She's like the devil incarnate and is the true highlight of the movie. Fil Eisler deserves a mention too, his score is suits the film and sets the mood perfectly. It's a coming of age drama with moments of sweetness among moments of trashiness. It can, shamefully, be a good reflection of modern era romances, however, not much about being single but more of exploring and taking advantages of your freedom. Running Time: 7 The Cast: 7 Performance: 7 Direction: 7 Story: 6 Script: 6 Creativity: 6 Soundtrack: 7 Job Description: 6 The Extra Bonus Points: 5 just for Rebel Wilson. Blu-ray: Hmm, maybe if on special. 64% 6/10