Netflix has finally figured out how to bring back the rom-com with 'Set it Up'. I love a good rom-com and this one is just the right amount of each element. We find ourselves witnessing the inner workings of two executive assistants whose lives are ruled by their workaholic bosses. Harper, Zoey Deutch, works for the overly driven sports editor Kirsten, Lucy Lui, who has launched her own successful sports website. While, Charlie, Glen Powell, works for the short tempered, often times, asshole, Rick, Taye Diggs, who works in investments. They work in the same building and meet one evening while trying to secure last minute dinners for their respective bosses. Once they meet and realize they are both overworked, underappreciated and have no time for their own personal lives, they hatch a plan to play matchmakers for their bosses so they will be preoccupied with romance and perhaps ease up on the workload.
The chemistry between Harper and Charlie is on point which draws us in from the original ‘meet cute’. Harper has aspirations to be a writer and knows her boss can help make that happen. So, she does everything she can to make Kristen’s life run like a well oiled machine with hopes that she will one day see that Harper is a gem deserving of praise & give her that chance to become a writer. Charlie is working hard for that promotion he has been promised for so long. He knows the in’s and out’s of Ricks life and goes so far to make sure he doesn’t hear about things that upset him like his ex wife’s “spiritual non-legal commitment ceremony”. Harper and Charlie both work for bosses that are the best at what they do and will do anything to stay on top including overworking their assistants without really appreciating all they do. The dialogue between all of the characters is brilliantly written. They sling dialogue back and forth that is often times means but humorous nonetheless.
This movie has a refreshing classic feel to it without all the raunchy additions that a lot of of rom-coms seem to force on it’s viewers. There are several hilarious parts to the ‘set up’ such as a hilarious elevator encounter in which they are assisted by Creepy Tim, a maintenance man, played by Tituss Burgess, from the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. As well as a forced kiss cam opportunity and countless other antics. Personally, I am a sucker for a good soundtrack and ‘Set it Up’ doesn’t disappoint. Lots of well known feel good hits to keep things moving. If you like a good rom-com I recommend you give ‘Set it Up’ a try, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Netflix is doing an excellent job of putting out some really great series and movies. I have really enjoyed The Crown, The Killing, Ozark & Stranger Things, to name a few. Can’t wait to watch even more!
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