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Anyone But You
Will Gluck · Film · 2023
If you loved the sharp-tongued banter and high-stakes charade of Anyone But You, you will adore these stories of forced proximity and messy, pretend-romance.
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The source
Much Ado About Nothing
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 1993
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Common questions
Is Anyone But You based on a specific play?
Anyone But You is inspired by the plot of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. While the film is a modern adaptation, the core premise of two people feuding and pretending to be a couple mirrors the classic narrative found in the 1993 film version of Much Ado About Nothing.
Should I watch Much Ado About Nothing if I liked Anyone But You?
If you enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers dynamic in Anyone But You, you should watch the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing. It serves as the source material for the story, featuring similar themes of misunderstanding and romance that define the relationship between the lead characters in Anyone But You.
What is the premise of Anyone But You?
Anyone But You follows Bea and Ben, who experience a cold turn in their relationship after a promising first date. They eventually reunite at a destination wedding in Australia and decide to pretend they are a couple, leading to the central conflict and romantic tension throughout the movie.
How does the plot of Anyone But You compare to Much Ado About Nothing?
Anyone But You adapts the central romantic tension of Much Ado About Nothing into a modern setting. Both stories revolve around characters who are forced into proximity during a social event and engage in a charade of fake dating, which eventually forces them to confront their true feelings for each other.