When We First Met fits into a category of films I’ve come to think of as “Groundhog Day” movies, similar to Palm Springs and Russian Doll—though the latter is a short series. These are also sometimes called time loop movies, but I prefer my description, which was even used by Joe Torre to explain how his Yankees lost two championship games in a row. It’s an example of life mirroring art. I generally liked the film. There are some changes to the familiar time loop concept. For instance, in this movie, Noah actively chooses to repeat those significant events to get what he wants, instead of it happening against his will. He doesn't just relive a single day either; he experiences two: the day he’s trying to alter and the one three years later that shows the longer-term consequences of his meddling with time. There’s another twist too—but I think it’s better experienced firsthand, so I won’t spoil it here. I found the movie enjoyable overall, though there were a few awkward or uncomfortable moments, and I would probably watch it again if I had the opportunity. It's clever, and most of the characters have some substance to them, not just the main two. As an extra thought—something that didn’t occur to me while watching other “Groundhog Day” movies—and which isn’t related to how good this film is, I was considering how we only get to see Noah's repeated versions of events. If the movie followed Avery or Carrie, for example, they wouldn’t be aware that they were living the same days over and over. They make choices, but those decisions are shaped by what Noah has set up for them each time. He almost acts like a controlling figure, as imperfect as any god in mythology. They don't see all the different possibilities and get to choose; he decides for them based on what he thinks they want and is best for them. A little tin god. I’m probably overthinking things for a romantic comedy. It *is* fun, and I recommend it for that reason alone.

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