‘All That She Wants’ movie review: a raunchy, razor-sharp holiday rom-com
Andrew Rhymer and Scarlett Bermingham’s Toronto-set romantic comedy All That She Wants follows Emma, a dancer in her thirties, as she navigates a new relationship with Luke, a younger biology student she once babysat. The review says the film uses this unusual romance to explore Emma’s uncertainty about motherhood, independence and social expectations, while mixing raunchy humour with old-fashioned sentiment.
The film stars Annie Murphy as Emma and Cooper Raiff as Luke, alongside Zosia Mamet, Finn Wittrock, John Gemberling and Christine Baranski. Its loose, meandering structure and occasional narrative bumps are balanced by sharp comedy, sincere affection and a strong portrayal of family tensions and sisterhood.
- Emma begins an unexpected romance with a younger man she once babysat.
- The film explores motherhood, freedom and expectations around relationships.
- Raunchy humour meets sentiment in this loose, affectionate rom-com.