Ah, Nobody Wants This. The indie darling that’s got everyone swooning like we’ve collectively forgotten every other love story ever told. Noah is desirable, hypnotic, and has a walking Pinterest board of green flags. But let’s calm down for a second. He’s not the only green flag ever created in the history of storytelling. What about Graham from The Holiday? That man left his dreamy Jude Law face in London to be a soft-spoken dad in the countryside. Or William from Notting Hill—an unassuming, bumbling bookshop owner who made the rest of us believe we’re all just one charming meet-cute away from Julia Roberts.
Yet here we are, collectively losing our minds over Nobody Wants This, as if Noah’s attentive listening skills and brooding stares are some kind of unicorn. Relax, people. He’s great, but we’ve seen “green-flagged, emotionally-available men” before. Trust me, they’re not extinct. They’re just quietly tending sheep in Christmas movies or running quaint bakeries on the Hallmark Channel.
But okay, I get it. Noah and his partner-in-crime (literally and metaphorically) break a few stereotypes. They’re not twenty-somethings navigating love triangles over text messages or mid-thirties professionals fighting commitment while sipping overpriced cocktails. No, these two leads are older, wiser, and armed with just the right charm to make you question why you’re still swiping left on dating apps. Middle-aged love stories are like finding a slice of cake you forgot you had: unexpected, comforting, and a little less calorie-dense than your usual romantic binge.
The charm of these two isn’t just in their age, though—it’s in their refusal to buy into that “your love life dies at 40” nonsense. They’re here, showing up for love, and they’re doing it in style. It’s like watching your parents’ friends unexpectedly kill it at karaoke night—equal parts inspiring and mind-boggling. Sure, their chemistry feels like it could boil water, and yes, they make us believe in the possibility of falling deeply, madly, head-over-heels in love after you’ve already lived a life. But can we agree that this isn’t the first time we’ve seen an older couple with sizzling chemistry? Ever heard of It’s Complicated? Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin did it first—and with croissants.
Here’s the thing, though. Just because Nobody Wants This gives us a serotonin boost in the middle of our existential crises doesn’t mean it’s immune to criticism. The story leans hard on charm and charisma while conveniently ignoring plot holes the size of Jupiter. And honestly, are we really going to pretend that Noah’s unflinching perfection isn’t a little… tiresome? Like, sir, please. Just once, forget an anniversary or wear mismatched socks so we know you’re human.
At its core, Nobody Wants This is a delightful respite from the doomscrolling drudgery of modern life. It’s warm and fuzzy, and yes, it gives us hope. But let’s not forget that Noah is one green flag in a long history of lovable male leads who’ve swept us off our feet. So, by all means, enjoy the swoon-fest. Just don’t forget to give Graham, William, and the countless other Christmas movie hunks their due credit. Because love, whether it’s at 25, 45, or 85, deserves to be celebrated—but not overrated.