Back in 2013 we got The Purge. It was a creative horror concept where the world, tired of constant strife, created a night where people could act out their darker urges without consequence. It was a fascinating film that spawned a whole franchise. And now, it’s earned another marker of success—imitation.

One Night Only isn’t a horror movie, but it is about a society that has strict rules in place—in this case regarding pre-marital sex. But for one night—12 precious hours—those rules are suspended. And since the mandate began, it has put a lot of pressure on that one night.

This new film follows two people—Owen (Callum Turner) and Allie (Monica Barbaro)—who are trying to navigate the evening. Owen has big plans. He owns a pizza parlor, and he has his life in good shape. He wants to use this least romantic of nights to make a sweeping gesture for his long-time girlfriend (Maya Hawke). She has other plans.

Owen’s girlfriend uses their romantic dinner—which was meant to culminate with a proposal—to let him know she plans to use their consequence free evening to act out a fantasy with another man living in their building. Set adrift, Owen wanders the city and determines that he, too, will find someone else, mostly to prove he can.

Allie is a singer, but she’s trapped in a former she doesn’t love. She takes popular songs and re-shapes the words for advertisements. While the songs are well crafted and catchy, it’s not the dream she had as a young girl. She’s also looking for love and a meaningful connection, even on a night that is all about something else.

Owen and Allie bump into each other on the street. It doesn’t go well. But fate keeps bringing them back together. A sort of friendship blooms. But as the night moves forward, could it become something more?

We all know where this kind of movie is going. Despite all the obstacles and all the reasons, they aren’t together, we know these two are meant for each other. Films like this succeed thanks to laughs, an easy-to-watch plot, and chemistry. And One Night Only gets that mostly right.

Will Gluck handles the directing duties, and he’s no stranger to the genre. He previously helmed Anyone But You—leading to a fun cameo/shout out for Glenn Powell and Sydney Sweeney—and Easy A, among others. He has a feel for the genre and plies his craft well to these characters and this set up.

Turner and Barbaro are having fun here, too. They have good chemistry and sink into their characters. Barbaro, in particular, is a lot of fun with her daydream sequences, musical forays, and more. You can’t help but root for them to get together in the end.

The film is packed with fun cameos and Easter eggs. There are fun subplots and moments, all leading to a hilarious and satisfying conclusion. It’s not a deep film, but it’s a good time at the movies, and it makes for a great date night.

One Night Only is now playing nationwide.

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.