FAIR PLAY

Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) and Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) are coworkers at the same hedge fund in New York City. They're madly in love, live together, and have recently become engaged. However, there's two problems with this picture: one, they're breaking company policy with their relationship and two, a promotion is available and both covet the position. At first Emily overhears some work gossip and informs Luke that he'll be the one to receive the promotion. But, when Emily receives a call at 2am from her boss Campbell (Eddie Marsan) she instead is given the promotion. The rest of the film is a deconstruction of their relationship with Luke's inability to handle being passed over for his fiance and his either knowingly or subconsciously sabotaging their relationship. From that point forward Luke plays the villain while Emily goes above and beyond to not allow this to interfere with their future marriage plans. The story is intriguing enough to pass the time, both Ehrenreich and Dynevor play their roles with so much passion and emotion. You believe them at all times, whether it's as passionate lovers or at each others throats. The girlboss crowd will love it but others can find it enjoyable too. 6.5/10