First of all, it's refreshing to watch a love story that stars people who are MY age (she's 61, he's 63) and not in a rest home. Second, welcome back, Meg Ryan, who didn't look nearly as post-surgical as she has for the past two decades. She directed and co-wrote this 2023 romantic dramedy which initially felt like a throwback to her beloved '90's vehicles with snappy banter between her and David Duchovny, who provides his requisite dry wit and leading man charisma. As ex-lovers who haven't spoken since their break-up 25 years ago, they run into each other at an unnamed airport during a snowstorm where their respective connecting flights keep getting delayed. It plays like a chamber piece for two because the only other speaking part is the airport flight announcer. Before it gets too contrived with a heavy dose of magical realism, the storyline deepens unexpectedly, and both stars elevate their game to meet the challenge. Ryan dedicated the film to her frequent collaborator, the late director/writer Nora Ephron, and she did a fine job capturing Ephron's comedic spirit.
Review of What Happens Later
