Romantic comedy enthusiasts who have devoured the new Netflix hit Voicemails for Isabelle are being directed to an even better film: Set it Up, a 2018 gem starring Zoey Deutch that boasts a 92% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Voicemails for Isabelle, released on June 19, quickly soared to number one on Netflix's most-watched films chart. The film follows Jill (Zoey Deutch), a grieving young woman who leaves voicemails on her deceased sister Isabelle's phone, unaware that the number has been reassigned to a man named Wes (Nick Robinson), who gradually falls for her.
Why Set it Up Is a Must-Watch
While Voicemails for Isabelle holds an impressive 84% Rotten Tomatoes score, Set it Up has secured a remarkable 92% critics' rating. The film charts another unlikely romance between two overworked assistants, Harper (Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell). After relentless mistreatment at work, they conspire to set up their demanding bosses—Kristen (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs)—in a romance, hoping to ease their own workloads. However, the scheme ignites an unexpected connection between Harper and Charlie.
Although it features well-known actors, this comedy may have escaped some viewers' attention when it launched in 2018. Those who discovered it were entirely charmed.
Fan Reactions and Critical Praise
Writing on IMDb, one admirer declared: "Nah bc this is the best romcom in the past 10 years. A completely underrated romcom with perfect casting and so much heart. It's not as cheesy or cringey as the typical (especially Netflix original) rom com. They don't make them like this anymore unfortunately."
Another person expressed on Rotten Tomatoes: "It's a perfect emotional partnership that hits all the right notes. Brilliantly wholesome, with everything feeling just right, from LOL moments to the touching, relatable depth. A total feel-good escape that sticks with you long after."
Yet another audience member noted: "Not all rom-coms are good, there can either be good or very bad. I found this one definitely good and very worth watching as well. I hope it becomes an iconic classic rom-com at some point in time." Others labelled the film as an instant classic.
A final fan 'begged for more' on Letterboxd: "I'm just a girl... standing in front of a screen.. begging for Netflix to make more romcoms like this."
Set it Up and Voicemails for Isabelle are both streaming on Netflix.
