‘Lyle’, Cool Concept, Poor Execution.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.

At their beach week celebration, seven college students have to deal with the aftermath of their friend and host falling from the balcony and landing himself in the hospital. As the week unfolds, his secrets have ramifications for everyone involved.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
Considering the runtime, I expected each scene to hit harder as opposed to a series of montages and vignettes.
The film centers around two young women, Becca and Sam, who were once high school sweethearts until they reconnect in their town.
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Though often underwhelming as a whole, Nevertheless is worth the watch because of the relationship between Sol and Jiwan. It is a stunning, refreshing take on the friends to lovers trope that LGBTQ media has been missing.