A marriage proposal hangs over the relationship like a sword of Damocles: Rob has been living with Marta for three years. She is loving, reliable, attractive—there's really no reason not to marry her. But Rob hesitates. When Marta gives him an ultimatum, he embarks on an emotional rollercoaster ride through his past and present. Is she really the one? Or is he just afraid of making a decision for fear of missing out on a better opportunity? Conversations with friends who are themselves stuck in complicated or failed marriages do little to ease Rob's uncertainty. When an ex-girlfriend suddenly reappears, an old idea of romantic fulfillment flares up – or is it just an escape from reality? Between self-sabotage and honest reflection, Rob stands on the brink of a decision that could change his life. I'M NOT IN LOVE is a British indie comedy by Col Spector, released in 2021. With laconic humor and precise characterization, the film takes a revealing look at commitment phobia, modern relationships, and male immaturity. Al Weaver is convincing in the lead role with a mixture of charm and lostness. The dialogue is pointed, the setting simple but effective – a portrait of emotional avoidance in a world full of possibilities. The film has been screened at several British festivals, including the Manchester Film Festival, and has received positive reviews for its honest approach to a universal theme.
Rob has been given a week to decide if he wants to settle down and have kids with his long-term girlfriend Marta, whom he's fallen out of love with.
A marriage proposal hangs over the relationship like a sword of Damocles: Rob has been living with Marta for three years. She is loving, reliable, attractive—there's really no reason not to marry her. But Rob hesitates. When Marta gives him an ultimatum, he embarks on an emotional rollercoaster ride through his past and present. Is she really the one? Or is he just afraid of making a decision for fear of missing out on a better opportunity?
Conversations with friends who are themselves stuck in complicated or failed marriages do little to ease Rob's uncertainty. When an ex-girlfriend suddenly reappears, an old idea of romantic fulfillment flares up – or is it just an escape from reality? Between self-sabotage and honest reflection, Rob stands on the brink of a decision that could change his life.
I'M NOT IN LOVE is a British indie comedy by Col Spector, released in 2021. With laconic humor and precise characterization, the film takes a revealing look at commitment phobia, modern relationships, and male immaturity. Al Weaver is convincing in the lead role with a mixture of charm and lostness. The dialogue is pointed, the setting simple but effective – a portrait of emotional avoidance in a world full of possibilities.
The film has been screened at several British festivals, including the Manchester Film Festival, and has received positive reviews for its honest approach to a universal theme.