Splitsville feels like almost an absurdist take on the romcom genre. The premise is outlandish, but it could have been done in a way that felt somewhat authentic. This movie makes no pretense about it being realistic. Everything that happens feels completely inorganic and unrealistic. That's not necessarily a bad thing. The characters feel like caricatures, but it leads to comedic situations. There are some genuinely funny sequences that could only work due to the absurdism and would not fit into a more grounded romcom. The problem is that it also makes it hard to actually care about the characters and their relationships. They don't react naturally but rather ot suit the needs of the plot. This means that it is very hard for the viewer to actually become invested in their messy relationship drama outside of enjoying the comedy. To some degree, the movie acknowledges this. The act cards, cleverly designed and named, highlight the silliness, and the actual dramatic moments are fairly limited. However, I do think this movie thinks it is conveying some sort of insightful message about relationships that never feels earned. Thankfully, I do not think that detracts too much from the movie because it never is afraid to lean into the comedy, and the dramatic moments do not overstay their welcome. I should note that the movie is also structured very strangely. Each act feels almost like a different movie, and sometimes it feels like a lot of time has passed between each one due to such drastic relationship changes that happen offscreen. I can easily see this being offputting, and it does feel like the movie is all over the place. For me, it fit the madcap nature of the plot and characters and even acting. Dakota Johnson is the only one doing any sort of genuine acting, but I think Adria Arjona is having a lot of fun with the over-the-top nature of her character. Kyle Marvin's acting is a bit strange in this movie, but it fits his role. The movie is at its best when it has these crazy setpieces, specifically one that takes place at around the halfway point, and they definitely elicited laughs from me. Overall, this is a strange movie to rate. I do not think it feels sincere at all, which is going to alienate the audience it is marketed towards. It has a structure that feels choppy. The acting feels stilted and over the top. Yet, all of these things also give it its own identity and lend themselves to the fun insanity of the movie. When it embraces that aspect, it is fairly fun, and it doesn't try too hard to pretend it is more than that (with a few exceptions).

This is the first “rom-com” in a while that actually made me laugh. While the comedy is present, the romance is severely lacking.

- "No knives." - Aka Slapsville - Beautifully choreographed, beautifully shot, beautiful ladies - Snip snap snip snap

"No knives!" This movie was pretty funny. It had one of the best fight scenes I've seen in a comedy. It was hilarious how long it went on for. I loved the little things, like the principal's office or the New Balance shoes.

The performances are excellent and the film manages to find a fresh take on relationships. The movie is also fun and never takes itself too seriously. I suspect that some people might have a difficult time with the pacing and structure. follow me at https://IHATEBadMovies.com or facebook IHATEBadMOvies