How to Be Single

About How to Be Single

`How to Be Single` is a romantic comedy released in 2016. The plot revolves around a multitude of single adults navigating love, relationships, and singlehood in an intertwining series of events. Alice, after breaking up with her long-time boyfriend, moves to New York City and befriends her co-worker, Robin - a carefree, fun-loving party girl. Hereby begins her journey in understanding the art of being single.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Christian Ditter, with Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein as screenwriters. Based on a novel by Liz Tuccillo, `How to Be Single` is produced by Nancy Juvonen, Dana Fox, John Rickard, and Drew Barrymore, under the banner of New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rebel Pictures, and Flower Films. The film was released on 12th February 2016.

Actors

• Dakota Johnson as Alice who carries a heartwarming naivety and earnestness to the story.
• Rebel Wilson as Robin, enlivening the screen with her boisterous and bold charm.
• Anders Holm as Tom, portrayed the quintessential bachelor with an effortless charisma.
• Alison Brie as Lucy, delivers a commendable performance as a woman desperate for love.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film includes numerous location shoots in New York City.
• Despite being a romantic comedy, the movie does not depict any conventional romantic endings.
• Actress Dakota Johnson and singer Nick Jonas were rumored to be dating during the movie's production.

Quotes

• "The thing about being single is, you should cherish it."
• "I've been thinking that the time we have to be single, is really the time we have to get good at being alone."
• "Where you going? Alice: I'm going home. Robin: I never want to hear you say that whilst walking away from me."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Hold Back the River" by James Bay
• "The Ledge Beyond the Edge" by Damato
• "SuperLove" by Charli XCX
• "Welcome to The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
• "Love Myself" by Hailee Steinfeld