'Anyone But You' With Sydney Sweeney Is Shockingly Entertaining | REVIEW

"Anyone but You" is a surprisingly fun ride.

Now, I'm sure many of you are very confused right now. How could I - a man who loves war movies and dark mysteries - be writing an article about the rom-com with Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell?

I totally understand the confusion and speculation as to what the hell is going on here.

"Anyone but You" exceeds expectations.

My girlfriend got back home Sunday after a long trip saving the world or whatever it is she does when she's gone. I don't really ask many questions. I just look after the sick dog and do whatever I want.

Well, with her back, we decided to make dinner and watch a movie after I got back from beers with the boys. We could agree on anything. Classic. Eventually, she floats buying the movie with Sweeney. At first, I wasn't interested. Why do I want to watch a rom-com?

However, I eventually relented and we bought it. The film recently hit VOD after a successful theatrical run. Despite knowing it put up numbers at the box office, I went into "Anyone but You" with rock bottom expectations.

I hate rom-com films. Hate them. Give me "Band of Brothers" or "Masters of the Air" and save your dumb romance films for someone else.

However, I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit "Anyone but You" was shockingly good. The plot revolves around Ben (Powell) and Bea (Sweeney) having some bitter history after one night together, and reuniting down the road for her sister's wedding in Australia. The hatred between the two is overwhelming, but a plan is hatched to fake a relationship in order to just make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch.

It's pretty straightforward and simple. I truly didn't expect to like it, but it's a really fun movie. Powell and Sweeney are both great.

Remember, Powell was one of the main guys in "Top Gun: Maverick." He's on a completely different end of the spectrum here. Long gone are the hardcore fighter pilot vibes. He's a man on a mission in a manipulative game with a woman he's doing a delicate dance with.

I also must admit that I don't know much about Sweeney's acting chops other than she's had some commercial success. Turns out she can throw heat.

"Anyone but You" is a surprisingly fun movie. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The pair have great on-screen chemistry that's on display the whole movie as shenanigans and chaos unfold. I started "Anyone but You" fully expecting to hate it and only watching to keep my girlfriend happy. Yet, I didn't hate it. Not even a little bit. I found it to be very entertaining for a movie where you can just turn your brain off, grab a bowl of popcorn, crack a beer and have some mindless fun. If you need a movie for date night, I suggest giving it a shot. Otherwise, stick to "Masters of the Air" and my more traditional picks. Let me know your thoughts on the film if you saw it at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.