Name: Stuck with You
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2022-12-28T00:00:00+00:00
Cast: Kev Adams, Camille Lellouche, Audrey Pirault, Gaël Mectoob, Chantal Ravalec

The elevator doors close, and there they are: Gaël (Kev Adams) and Hannah (Camille Lellouche), two strangers trapped together on New Year’s Eve. Stuck with You, directed by Frank Bellocq, is a rom-com that banks on the forced proximity trope, but it never quite escapes the elevator of predictability.

The premise is simple: Gaël and Hannah are heading to separate parties when they get stuck in an elevator. What follows is a series of revelations and bonding moments as they wait for rescue. The film’s strength lies in its chemistry between Adams and Lellouche. Their banter is sharp, and their performances bring a genuine warmth to the screen. The scene where Gaël reveals his hidden talent for beatboxing is a standout, showcasing Adams’ comedic timing and Lellouche’s expressive reactions.

However, Stuck with You falters in its narrative structure. The film relies heavily on clichés, from the meet-cute to the predictable plot twists. The pacing feels uneven, with some scenes dragging while others rush through emotional beats. The supporting characters, such as Audrey Pirault’s Prune and Gaël Mectoob’s Ben, are underdeveloped, serving more as plot devices than fully realized individuals.

The film’s originality is also a concern. While the elevator setting provides a unique backdrop, the story itself feels derivative. It borrows heavily from other rom-coms, offering little in the way of fresh perspective. The genre fit is decent, but it doesn’t elevate Stuck with You above its peers.

In the end, Stuck with You is a charming but forgettable romp.