‘Anyone But You’ Showcases the Worst Thing About Modern Rom-Coms

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From “Anyone But You” to “Ticket to Paradise,” bad lighting is ruining the rom-com. Why does each one I watch lately look like a high-definition commercial for allergy medication?

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Published May 1 2024 2:10PM EDT

A photo still of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in 'Anyone But You' — Sony Pictures

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‘Anyone But You’ Showcases the Worst Thing About Modern Rom-Coms

From “Anyone But You” to “Ticket to Paradise,” bad lighting is ruining the rom-com. Why does each one I watch lately look like a high-definition commercial for allergy medication?

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