The first few minutes of Alone Together make it seem like a movie adaptation of rachel Hollis' poem "What is it about me that made you think I want to be relatable? 2021-era rant Katie Holmes portrays june, an Upper West Side food critic from New York. She lacks humility, is entitled, and is oblivious to her patronizing tone. In the midst of the epidemic, Sarah and her lover John (Derek Luke) decide to take a romantic vacation to get away from the growing COVID-19 threat. When the subway service slows down and trains leaving the city are cancelled or delayed, she becomes irate. Although she claims to be having a rough day, the ticket seller's expression makes it clear that june is out of touch.
Thanks to cinematographer Martim Vian, the movie has all the makings of a pleasant cottage-core filtered independent. Though the movie is more of a drama than a rom-com, the romance is cute and lovable, and the comedy is at most tolerable. The necessity of articulating one's wishes and requirements to one's partner and to oneself is clearly being emphasized. The romance is really a tool for bringing up certain subjects faster. That's where Holmes does just great. The impending fear of mortality stood in the way of Holmes' attempts since she doesn't know how often the audience needs to be reminded of it. The earnestness of Holmes' writing and direction, however, save the situation.