Review

Perfect Match: Finding Love in the Time of Tropes

When you think of dynamite combinations, "Hallmark movies" and "Hallmark holiday movies" come to mind, but "Perfect Match" seems to insist that clichés need love too. This film takes the term "predictable" and treats it like a long-lost lover, embracing it with open arms and a script that feels like it was generated by a love-struck AI.

Our story revolves around Charlie, a suave bachelor whose commitment issues are as strong as his belief that avocados are a complete meal. Enter Eva, a woman whose charm rivals her apparent love for navigating events without any actual planning. Together, they redefine chemistry, if chemistry means emotionally reciting dialogues that belong on embroidered pillows.

The true genius of "Perfect Match" is its ability to make you ask, "Is this a new plot twist, or did I just watch this scene in four different films last December?" If Hallmark holiday movies are the cozy knitted sweaters of the movie world, then "Perfect Match" is that reliable sweater you accidentally shrink in the wash—still warm, just a bit predictable and occasionally tighter in places you'd rather not mention.

Despite its predictability, the film does leave viewers with a heartfelt message: sometimes, love is simple, uncomplicated, and right in front of you—probably standing next to a stack of clichéd Hallmark movies. So grab some popcorn, perhaps a cheese platter for added predictability, and enjoy a ride through a love story that's as comforting and familiar as your grandma's apple pie recipe. It's the "perfect match" for a lazy evening when you want to embrace love, tropes, and slightly saccharine storytelling.