I think a lot of people would agree that 2020 has been one of the worst years ever. With everything this crazy year has brought, I think many people can agree that having people to love and lean on is one of the most important things. Released on September 3, one of Netflix’s most recent releases “Love Guaranteed” touches on the importance of having loved ones. The Netflix original takes a dive into the world of online dating and finding the perfect one. 

Susan (Rachel Leigh Cook) is an uptight attorney who works tirelessly for the underdog and will often work pro bono. She lives a normal life in Seattle, but often feels isolated and alone. It doesn’t help that her sister lives right next to her but has her own busy family. Susan, desperate for cash, decides to take on the handsome and charming Nick’s (Damon Wayans Jr.) case.

Nick wants to sue an online dating service called—you guessed it—“Love Guaranteed.” He feels he has been cheated by the company because he has gone on 986 dates without finding love and the website states it guarantees love after 1000 dates. To help with his case, Nick has a file for each of his dates and even names them with “Friends” references, such as “The one who brought her parents.”

Susan wants to win the case so she can get money to keep her business alive. To make an airtight case, she begins spending time with Nick to get to know him and understand why he is suing the company. As you can guess, they begin to catch actual feelings for each other despite insisting they were just friends. But, as you could have also predicted, they can’t be together because of the legal case. Susan is signed up on “Love Guaranteed” as well, and if the company were to find out they love each other it could be used against them in court. Susan and Nick decide it is better to stay friends and not pursue a relationship despite their feelings for each other. 

As the movie continues the acting becomes less bearable and the plot becomes more predictable. The writers included lots of corny jokes and awkward date scenes typical of any rom-com. The entire movie is spent leading up to the legal battle in court just for Nick to confess his love for Susan and drop the case on “Love Guaranteed. ”I didn’t like this ending at all, it just doesn’t make sense. Why would viewers care about if they end up together if the writers don’t even care enough to finish the lawsuit? I did like how short the movie is, for it keeps viewers from getting bored and losing interest. 

The production of the movie was really good, and I was impressed with the casting. I think all of the characters matched well with the actors. And the movie had a lot of diversity, which I love to see. I also really enjoyed the concept and idea of the movie, I just think it wasn’t portrayed the best. The plot is a little all over the place and it doesn’t leave you with any lasting impressions. There are a lot of little conflicts throughout the movie, it can be confusing about what the actual problem is. This Hallmark wannabe is going to be a no from me, you’re better off just taking a nap.