Players

"[It] is the kind of romantic comedy that wears the conventions of its genre proudly. It’s not reaching for unique twists or spectacular splashes (...) No, it’s trying to win you over with the basics: attractive leads with chemistry, a bit of triangular tension, a gallery of witty friends and a lesson tucked into a heartwarming story" 

"'Players' is an old-fashioned romantic comedy, which means you know the end from the start. That’s not a bug; it’s a feature, a well-deployed one in this case" 

"Director Trish Sie's middling and at times mawkish film not only makes us hate the game, but also its players" 

"A playful romantic comedy that is full of heart and special moments making it one of the most unique films for the subgenre on the platform. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)" 

"[It] struggles with the inherent artificiality of its setup. The tropes are so front and center that real life barely has any room to breathe (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" 

"It succeeds thanks to a talented ensemble cast (...) Despite some its contrivances, 'Players' won me over" 

"The well-honed 'plays' they enact in bars to bag singles is a funny idea, as is the 'Oceans Eleven'-style reconnaissance mission they implement to help one land the guy of her dreams"