• Comedy

Sweethearts 2024

Sweethearts (2024) is a coming‑of‑age romantic comedy directed by Jordan Weiss in her feature debut, co-written with Dan Brier. It stars Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga as lifelong best friends Ben and Jamie, navigating college life, long‑distance relationships, and a shared pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving – the infamous “Turkey Dump” and “Drunksgiving” night. The film premiered on Max on November 28, 2024.🎬 Plot Overview Jamie and Ben, inseparable since eighth grade, both attend the same college and maintain high school relationships. But frustration builds as they struggle with phone-sex stress and clingy partners. They decide to break up with each other’s sweethearts before Thanksgiving and spend one chaotic night in their hometown trying to pull it off – though not everything goes as planned. Alongside their misadventures, their friend Palmer (Caleb Hearon) embarks on his own journey of coming out and community affirmation. The two storylines weave through humor, growth, and unexpected surprises.🎭 Critics Rotten Tomatoes: ~59% critics, 48% audience rating (Mixed reviews). Metacritic: average Metascore ~57; user score ~4.8/10.Positives: Shipka and Hiraga’s chemistry and dialogue deliver consistent laughs and authentic moments. Critics often praise the ending for subverting romantic expectations. Palmer’s subplot receives acclaim for its emotional honesty and standout comedic performance by Hearon.Criticisms: Many reviews cite pacing issues, with a screenplay that meanders between the main plot and Palmer’s angle, weakening cohesion. Some critics mention that relationship scenes (e.g. breakups) feel rushed and stereotypical, limiting emotional payoff.🧭 Conclusion Sweethearts (2024) is a quirky, heartfelt college rom-com that balances friendship, romantic uncertainty, and coming-of-age misadventures with a Thanksgiving twist. While not universally praised, its charm lies in the chemistry between Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, relatable themes, and a refreshingly platonic core message. If you're in the mood for a light, modern rom-com with emotional sincerity—and can overlook some uneven pacing—it's worth streaming on Max. Read More

• 2024
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