Looking at the promo poster alone—airbrushed and very winter-in-New-York-City—Something From Tiffany’s is striving for that classic romantic comedy feel. And the movie, at times, does hold some of the feel-good, memorable vibes of rom-coms past. It is pretty predictable, even if guessing what comes next in a movie isn’t your strong suit, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that Something From Tiffany’s is a cozy, comforting holiday watch.
As is appropriate based on the title, the movie starts at a New York Tiffany’s, with the locale not being the only nod to Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The two sides to the story are established right away: There’s single dad Ethan Greene (Kendrick Sampson) and his young daughter Daisy (Leah Jeffries), in search of the perfect engagement ring for Ethan’s fiance, Vanessa (Shay Mitchell). They briefly come in contact with the other side, which includes tattoo artist and lame boyfriend Gary (Ray Nicholson), who’s at Tiffany’s to find a small and fast gift in a well-known blue box for his upbeat girlfriend Rachel (Zoey Deutch). To top it off, Terri (Jojo T. Gibbs), Rachel’s restaurant business partner, steals scenes often thanks to her ability to be hilariously honest.
Even though it’s taking notes from While You Were Sleeping in more ways than one, Something From Tiffany’s doesn’t exactly have the same effortless flow and authentic sweetness, but it does lean into its corny bits and heartfelt plot points. “Chemistry” is often thrown around, but the whole cast seems to have it in this one. The acting isn’t over-the-top or cheesy, and the romance that blossoms between Rachel and Ethan is sweet. It’s not overly Christmas-oriented—Rachel is Jewish, by the way—which makes for a pleasant winter rom-com perfect for a chill, holiday movie night. PG