Your Place or Mine viewers ‘cringing’ at Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon’s ‘lack of chemistry’
‘I tried my best to get through it and I STRUGGLED,’ one person wrote
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Your Place or Mine is attracting a number of hostile reviews from audience members and critics, with many taking aim at the apparent lack of chemistry between its two leads.
Netflix’s latest romcom stars Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon as two best friends of 20 years living on opposite coasts.
When Kutcher’s free-spirited Peter offers to swap homes with Witherspoon’s routine-loving Debbie for a week, they both come to realise that what they need might be more than just a change of scenery.
Following its 10 February release, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the movie has quickly jumped to No 3 on the streamer’s most-watched list.
Yet still, much of the chatter around it has leaned critical, with many pointing out Kutcher and Witherspoon’s “lack of chemistry”.
“Your Place Or Mine on Netflix is pretty much the guide on how not to make a romcom,” one tweeted.
“Don’t cast leads with no chemistry, don’t make it so the leads never actually interact and don’t have one of your leads have legit chemistry with the person she’s not supposed to end up with.”
“Don’t do this to yourself,” a second warned. “Your Place or Mine was PAINFUL to watch. Terrible acting, AWFUL writing, zero chemistry! I tried my best to get through it and I STRUGGLED.”
“The lack of chemistry between Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon in Your Place or Mine is actually a sight to behold. I legit cringed at that one kiss,” a third added.
A fourth quipped: “Who ever thought of the marketing strategy of the Netflix romcom, Your place or Mine, displaying a lack of chemistry, is a genius.”
A few weeks ago, at the film’s premiere, fans were left amused and confused by Kutcher and Witherspoon’s awkwardness on the red carpet.
Kutcher later revealed that even his wife Mila Kunis contacted them saying: “Guys, you gotta, like... act like you like each other.”
He then explained that he didn’t want to spark rumours of “an affair” by putting his “arm around” Witherspoon and acting “all friendly”.
Your Place or Mine is out now on Netflix.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments