Reminders of Him (2026)

Reminders of Him (2026) is directed by Vanessa Caswill and written by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine. The film clearly aims for an emotional romantic drama, but it struggles early on trying to manufacture relationship development and sexual tension. Much of the setup feels forced, stretching how people actually behave in relationships and leaning heavily into "fantasy" romance rather than something believable.

Maika Monroe, known for It Follows and Longlegs, gives a decent performance with the material she is given. She sells the emotional weight of the character fairly well, but the script often puts her in situations that feel more engineered for melodrama than natural storytelling.

Tyriq Withers, recognized from I Know What You Did Last Summer and Him, tries to bring sincerity to the role, but the lack of chemistry between the leads makes the central relationship difficult to buy. He does what he can, though the screenplay never gives the romance enough authenticity to land.

Overall, the film has the emotional intentions of a romantic drama but never fully convinces. Forced tension and uneven chemistry keep it from reaching the emotional impact it clearly wants. Result: C+

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