Wednesday, August 05, 2026
One Night Only
Director Will Gluck’s “One Night Only” is a romantic comedy with a twist. Three years ago, the U.S. government passed a mandate prohibiting premarital sex except on one night annually for 12 hours from 7pm to 7am. Thus on that one day, all of the horny singles come out searching to relieve their terrible year-long itches on the least romantic night of the year. We meet two New Yorkers, Allie (Monica Barbaro) & Owen ( Callum Turner). Allie is a commercial singer looking for true love after being previously ghosted. Her plans get shifted when her BFF ditches her. Owen is a pizza store owner who’s evening get derailed when his girlfriend (Maya Hawke) makes other plans. These two separately wander aimlessly around NYC, but seem cross paths multiple times as if directed by destiny. It’s a hilarious night filled with laughs & sexual attraction & tension. Allie is adorable. Molly Ringwald & LaVar Burton round out the supporting cast. Look for a couple of cameos in the movie within the movie. Plus another pair of photographic cameos from one of Gluck’s other project. Despite this weird premise, rom/com lovers will get a big kick out of this movie as it stays true to form while feeling fresh at the same time.. The film is making social commentaries on relationships, dating, & finding love. This is a feel good movie.
Alien gives it 3 “Claremont Pizza, Little Red Lighthouse, & Psoriasis” stars out of 4.
original romantic comedy about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year.
