![]() Before heading to the annual vow renewal of Malory’s parents, Caleb proposes to her with a ring made out of his wisdom tooth. ![]() Right from the pre-title sequence, Schwartzman fully involves us in the warm yet somewhat weary dynamic between his protagonists. This isn’t the sort of tiresome “line-o-rama” marathon where the majority of the laughs are confined to the trailer and antiquated blooper reel, though one does indeed materialize during the end credits. Of course, no romantic comedy is worth a hill of beans unless we enjoy spending time in the presence of its leading lovers, and that quickly proves to be the case with Malory ( Lauren Lapkus) and Caleb ( Nick Rutherford). Couples who see it together may feel spurred to step outside their comfort zones, asking each other questions that might’ve once been considered out of bounds. As Gen Z trailblazers such as sex ed blogger Eileen Kelly are working to obliterate the stigmas that continue to govern so many lives, both personal and public, a film like this could prove healing. ![]() The stunted growth of modern day thirty-somethings is well-worn subject matter, yet Schwartzman-being a member of the generation himself-approaches it from an empathetic and refreshingly nonjudgmental perspective. “The Unicorn” marks the actor and musician’s second time in the director’s chair, and it is an endearing symphony of misread cues, fumbling advances and accidental epiphanies.
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