7 Days

⭐6/10

This is a romcom from 2021 about two Indian-Americans who were set up on a date by their parents, and they are opposites so it's a disaster, but then they are forced to quarantine together because COVID is breaking out. It is a very by-the-book romcom with no surprises or really anything that sets it apart besides the leads being Indian. It was Jess's choice, so not really something I was excited about, and nothing really changed my mind while I watched. 

This movie is so indie that it starts to feel like a parody of indie movies, and I admit that my mind drifted to the millions of skits by the "insufferable indie lead" girl online. I can't say that it was really a negative for me, but was definitely kinda distracting. The opening song is the exact song you'd expect in a movie like this. 

The bigger problem, though, was that I felt the relationship was totally unconvincing and all these standard milestones felt unearned. These two didn't have a ton of chemistry and when they inevitably fall in love by the end, my only thought was that the relationship would be a disaster. 

This is a negative review, but I certainly didn't hate the movie. There are a few laughs, and I liked the actors and the premise was kinda cool. There is some cool integration on Indian culture, though because it's a comedy, it's hard to know what's authentic and what's an exaggeration. But it's only 90 minutes so it was easy enough to sit through. It's fine! Standard romcom, and recommended for those who want to watch a standard romcom.