Someone Great

• Comedy
• Romance

A sharply observed romantic comedy steeped in the bittersweet ache of post-breakup grief, *Someone Great* distinguishes itself through its refusal to center on finding a new love, instead focusing on the raw, messy, and ultimately joyful reclamation of female friendship. The film unfolds over a single, deliberately prolonged final day in New York City, charting a protagonist’s unraveling and tentative rebuilding as she navigates haunting memories and impulsive decisions alongside her fiercely supportive friends. It's a celebration of platonic love as a life raft during a painful transition, a sonic landscape of 90s nostalgia, and a surprisingly honest exploration of how endings – even unwanted ones – can unlock unexpected paths toward self-reliance and genuine connection. The film’s strength lies in portraying the cathartic power of leaning *into* sadness rather than immediately escaping it, offering a uniquely adult and relatable take on healing and redefining one’s identity.