What Happens Later isn't without some hiccups in its execution, but with Meg Ryan back at the helm, it's impossible not to feel charmed.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Is there any actor more synonymous with the rom-com than Meg Ryan? The beloved star has made her mark on the genre with classics such as When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, and she now returns to the screen with another earnest entry to the rom-com canon.
What Happens Later is very much a two-hander between Ryan and Duchovny; the only other speaking part in the movie belongs to Hal Liggett as the airport's loudspeaker voice, though he does get in a surprisingly sizable role. This is because the airport is essentially a third character within Willa and Bill's journey, nudging them together through practically magical means.
Ryan hasn't lost any of the charisma that made her an iconic leading lady. Anyone who has enjoyed her previous work will get a thrill from seeing her back on the big screen, firing off quippy retorts and digging into Willa's painful secrets. Duchovny is a great scene partner as Bill, offering the right amount of neuroticism to balance Willa's playful nature. Plus, his wry line deliveries are genuinely funny.
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