As we head toward Memorial Day weekend, we’re getting a number of different kinds of films. We have some blockbusters in theaters, but also some counterprogramming you can stream from the comfort of your own home.

One of those options is Worth the Wait, a new romantic comedy that is streaming on Tubi starting Friday. The film is set mostly in Seattle and follows the loosely inter-connected lives of a group of people who are all dealing with their own relationship challenges.

Among those are Kai (Ross Butler), a lawyer who works for his family firm in Kuala Lumpur, and Leah (Lana Condor), a nurse who is the caregiver for her high school-aged brother, Blake (Ricky-He). Blake has his own relationship challenges. He’s in love with Riley (Ali Fumiko Whitney), but her over-protective uncle Curtis (Sung Kang) isn’t a fan. He’s taken care of his niece since she lost her parents and he’s got very demanding standards.

Other stories include a couple (Osric Chau and Karena Ka-Yan Lam) who are dealing with fertility struggles and an actress (Elodie Yung) who is trying to balance her career and personal life. All these stories play out over the course of a year, but will any of them get a happy ending?

This film feels like a tapestry of stories. The film follows a diverse cast, offering a glimpse into some different cultures and a different sort of representation. That’s intentional. But these stories and set ups feel familiar and relatable.

I saw a description that said this gives off some Love Actually vibes. While the stories feel a little more conventional and restrained, that’s not a bad comparison. Of course, there isn’t a Christmas theme here, either. But it’s a nice show case of Seattle and a nice showcase of these actors and stories.

You spend time investing in these characters and that leads to some good payoffs and an emotional third act. Director Tom Lin does a nice job bouncing back-and-forth among the narratives and the final script from Maggie Hartmans weaves all the stories together in a fun way for the conclusion.

For those who are looking for a nice date night film, this is a great option to stream this long holiday weekend. Worth the Wait is worth the investment. It streams on Tubi beginning on Friday, May 23.

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.

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