The One I Love

A husband and wife (Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss) struggling in their relationship visit a retreat on the advice of their therapist (Ted Danson), and they make a startling discovery in one of the guest houses. That discovery results in something that is beautifully clever in addressing the problems that plague many relationships, while also playing like a really cool Twilight Zone episode. The big twist results in one of the better romantic comedies in years, one with a big brain and strong insight. Calling this a romantic comedy is almost an insult, but it has romance and it is funny, so I suppose it falls into that particular genre. I do think it's a movie that many therapists will hate, because it could save some couples a bunch of money. It's an eye-opener, for sure. Duplass is making a name for himself as an understated, offbeat romantic comedy lead. He's actually the star of another of the more recent great romantic comedies, Safety Not Guaranteed. Moss, star of TV's Mad Men, has a movie career spanning over two decades, but The One I Love makes it feel like she's just arriving. (Available on VOD, Amazon.com and iTunes during a limited theatrical run.)