: In a meta-twist, Max’s ex-husband is played by Montgomery's real-life husband, Steve Callahan, adding a layer of authenticity to their onscreen separation. Mixed Reviews on Execution
The film's greatest strength is its diverse and normalized depiction of non-traditional dynamics. Rather than focusing on "coming out" struggles, it presents a variety of established lifestyles:
: As a "low-budget indy," it has been called "charming" by some, while others felt it "starts looking amateur and ends even more amateur". Community Perspectives All Kinds of Love (2022).mkv
While the film is praised for its "heart-warming" and "affirming" tone, it has received criticism for its technical execution:
(2022) is a "sweet and unique" independent romantic comedy that trades high-stakes drama for a low-key exploration of modern queer relationships . Directed by David Lewis, the film is set against the backdrop of the 2015 Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, ironically focusing on a long-term couple that decides to split just as the landmark decision is made. A Refreshing Take on Modern Love : In a meta-twist, Max’s ex-husband is played
: The story features Max’s parents, who are in an interracial throuple, and a trans man named Trey searching for love, treating these identities as a natural "part of the fabric" of the story rather than extreme plot points.
: Some reviewers found the dialogue "stiff" or "awkward," particularly with forced slang meant to highlight the age gap between Max and Conrad. Community Perspectives While the film is praised for
: Max (Matthew Montgomery), a newly divorced and "stuck-in-his-ways" man, finds an unexpected connection with his new roommate Conrad (Cody Duke), a younger, romantically inexperienced "hip nerd".