Resort To Love Review: This Breezy Summer Movie Is a Rom-Com Enthusiast’s Paradise

Resort To Love is an inviting escape for those who enjoy colorful tropical destinations where romance has no consequences and singing is the language of love.

The film follows Erica (Christina Milian) a struggling singer who takes a gig at an island resort and is roped into singing at her ex-fiance’s wedding. Despite a promising romantic prospect in Caleb (Sinqua Walls), Erica rediscovers her feelings for ex Jason (Jay Pharoah) and has to decide if the past is worth revisiting.

There’s borderline cheating and drunken karaoke with perfect pitches to get hung-up on. But these blemishes are eclipsed by a messy tale of weddings, late-night beach banter, and a gaggle of incredibly good-looking resort-goers.

The comedy of this rom-com is refreshingly amusing as Erica and Jason’s questionable decisions lead this lighter story to a few good laughs. Pharoah delivers a stream of comedic dialogue as Jason tries to navigate drama of his own making.

The film does a fantastic job of sprinkling in stellar performances from Milian to give this resort singer gimmick actual weight in the greater plot.

The chemistry within these character dynamics is ultimately what showcases the best of what could be a mediocre addition to Netflix’s romantic comedy lineup. This cast finds a way to shine brighter than the resort itself at times.

This film isn’t just fine — it’s fine. This cast clearly understands that eye candy can be an important element of any Netflix rom-com, and no one seems to understand that assignment more than Walls.

A new leading man is ready to take the romance genre by storm.

Walls brings a suave charm and maturity to this Captain America super-soldier-looking man. Yet, Caleb’s physique comes second to his grounded nature and the constant mention of his military background, which may or may not be important to the plot.

Caleb does not have enough time in the spotlight to be appreciated. However, through a lens of sleeping on women’s couches and always being the soberest person in the room, Netflix gives us the kind of responsible (and humbly-jacked) man we can root for.

This wouldn’t be the first time a film stands to work simply because the thirst traps are so alluring.

Thankfully this film doesn’t have to operate on appearance alone because beneath the surface is a fluffy, chaos-induced love story that strikes the near-perfect balance of romantic escapism, over-the-top comedy, and dizzying plot developments.

Resort To Love is an intoxicating binge-watch for starving rom-com enthusiasts to consume, and the kind of effortlessly light entertainment with a conscious one can come to appreciate on those hot summer nights.

Erica’s misfortune catapults us into a tropical affair centered on strong themes despite what these partiers would have us believe. There’s a lesson buried somewhere but if you’d rather stay inside with the karaoke machine, this film is fine with that.

The picturesque resort setting is a light and breezy catalyst for the edgier drama to creep up on these secretive wedding-goers.

The potential ex-to-lovers trope is a risky one, but it does brood the kind of messy self-induced drama that will get a woman football-tackled in the middle of a road — and who doesn’t love to see that?

That doesn’t mean there isn’t trouble in paradise.

Resort To Love is unconventional in that it chooses to play a dangerous game of “will they, won’t they?” with Erica and her ex-fiance, Jason. It’s a risky move that isn’t helped by the presence of Jason’s soon-to-be wife Beverly.

There’s some salvation in learning neither has plans to rekindle their relationship. That doesn’t help ease the damage hyper-fixating on this problematic affair causes because we can’t root for Jason and Erica.

We can sort of root for Erica and Caleb but they don’t share a ton of potential couple moments. It’s rewarding to see them finally take that leap and make out in the ocean, but it’s not exactly a happy-ever-after this film has earned.

Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop suffered when it lacked the steamy romantic elements. Resort To Love could duplicate that failure but the chemistry and romantic atmosphere help take the heat off its bizarre choices.

The plot is entertaining enough that it’s easy to take the romance when it comes, but if you’re the kind of rom-com fan that wants that all-consuming love-at-first-sight connection, you’ll find yourself put off by the feelers this film throws out there.

If you’re someone that enjoys a good time with good-looking people in a literal paradise, then Resort To Love is the getaway you’ve been looking for. It’s Love Island meets Wedding Crashers with a touch of Mama Mia!

This film is a breezy binge-watch on a hot summer’s night, and it’s harmless chaos for anyone looking for goofy feel-good entertainment with no strings attached.

And if you’re planning to check out this cast of foolish romantics for purely superficial reasons, know we will not judge.

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Resort To Love is streaming now on Netflix.

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