Resort to Love
Resort to Love
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Resort to Love is an affable romantic comedy with little sexual content but lots of drinking. The story of a reencounter between ex-lovers at an island resort is focused more on emotions than physical intimacy: men and women kiss, a woman ogles a man's muscular torso, and there's discussion of past affairs. The cast, a diverse group of compassionate up-and-coming professionals, drink a lot. Most scenes at the resort involve alcohol in the form of wine, shots, beer, and cocktails. In one scene, a woman gets drunk and needs help back to her room. There's mention of smoking cigars and a woman drinks wine at breakfast when she's feeling down. Violence is mostly pratfalls, though one scene ultimately played as a "meet cute" comedic moment involves two people that have to be saved from potentially drowning in the ocean. Language includes "booty," "demon," "wimp," "stupid," "idiot," "diarrhea," "God," "Jesus," "holy snap," "lying, scheming, two-faced…"
What's the Story?
Erica (Christina Milian) is a talented singer trying to take her career to the next level in RESORT TO LOVE. She's also still getting over a difficult breakup with her former fiancé, Jason (Jay Pharoah). When things start going worse for her in New York City, Erica's best friend Amber (Tymberlee Hill) sets her up with a dream escape: a multi-month contract to sing in the lounge of a 5-star resort in Mauritius. Not long after Erica arrives, Jason and his new fiancée Beverly (Christiani Pitts) show up to hold their wedding at the same resort. Sparks fly again between Erica and Jason, and also between Erica and Jason's handsome older brother, Caleb (Sinqua Walls). Jason tries to keep his former relationship with Erica a secret from Beverly, while Caleb tries to keep Jason and Erica apart. Of course, none of that will work and confrontation is ensured.
Is It Any Good?
This feel-good romantic comedy combines an incredibly likable cast, a sweet story about falling in and out of love, and a blissful island setting. Resort to Love might not break new ground in the genre or leave you philosophizing, but its location, diverse cast, and enjoyable pop soundtrack -- including songs performed by leads Milian and Pitts -- offer novel appeal. The film also maturely balances comedy with realistic emotion. There's humor here, including some slapstick, but the filmmakers make a wise decision to play some of the more important scenes straight. The climactic fight between two women and a man's tender vows at his wedding are two honest and heartfelt scenes that help lift up this pleasant romcom.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the breakup that's at the center of the story in Resort to Love. What do the characters find out about themselves and what really broke them up over the course of the film? Does this portrayal seem realistic? Are romantic comedies usually very realistic, in your opinion?
Where is Mauritius? Where can you find more information about this island's location, culture, and history?
What other films have you seen that are set largely in a single location, like the resort here?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: July 29, 2021
- Cast: Christina Milian, Jay Pharoah, Sinqua Walls
- Director: Steven Tsuchida
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Romance
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters, Friendship, Music and Sing-Along
- Run time: 101 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- MPAA explanation: Se insta a los padres a dar "orientación parental". Puede contener algún material que no guste a los padres para sus hijos pequeños.
- Last updated: November 14, 2022
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