Today’s quick reivew: Palm Springs. Nyles (Andy Samberg) has spent an eternity living through the same day over and over again, a wedding where his girlfriend Misty (Meredith Hagner) is a bridesmaid. But his situation changes when he accidentally drags Sarah (Cristin Milioti), the sister of the bride, into the time loop with him. Trapped together, Nyles and Sarah try to find happiness in a world where nothing matters.
Palm Springs is a fantasy romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. Stuck in the same time loop, Nyles and Sarah gradually grow to like each other as they look for new ways to spend their endless days. Palm Springs has a simple setup but uses it well. Colorful humor, a pair of well-matched leads, a devil-may-care attitude, and a low-pressure love story give the movie plenty of appeal without ever being too taxing.
Palm Springs does a skillful job of handling its tone. The premise could easily be horrific if played the wrong way, but the movie figures out how to address the darker parts of the setup without losing its sense of levity. Nyles and Sarah tackle their situation with playful humor and hedonism. Their antics are consistently fun to watch, while the movie slips in just enough character development for the audience to care.
Give Palm Springs a shot when you are in the mood for a quirky comedy with a dash of romance. The movie does have a slight barrier to entry thanks to its explitic humor and violent streak, but its tone remains light throughout, making it an enjoyable watch for anyone who doesn’t mind a few coarse moments.
For a much more heartfelt romantic comedy about a man caught in a time loop, check out Groundhog Day. For another Andy Samberg comedy, try Hot Rod or That’s My Boy. For a drier romantic comedy about a cynical couple attending a wedding, try Destination Wedding. For a sci-fi thriller about a time loop, try Edge of Tomorrow or ARQ. For a violent action comedy with a similar tone, try American Ultra.
[7.4 out of 10 on IMDB](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9484998/). I give it a 7.0 for an interesting premise and well-judged humor.