Taron Egerton's New Film 'Everybody Wants to F*ck Me' Criticized as Incoherent
The debut feature from Jonathan Schey stars Taron Egerton as a womanizer who pretends to be a sensitive feminist to pick up women, but the film shifts genres without focus. The review says it fails to make a coherent point about predatory behavior. Despite a strong cast, the movie is described as rarely funny and muddled.
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in its Special Presentations section, running 1 hour and 43 minutes. Alongside Egerton, the cast includes Jessica Henwick, Charly Clive, Herbert Nordrum, and Mia McKenna-Bruce. Schey’s script introduces Adam’s elaborate persona—curated books, films, and yoga—as tools for seduction, though his obsessive neatness, shown early with a coaster, never recurs. The narrative reportedly shifts through dark comedy, satire, thriller, and horror without settling, and Egerton’s character lacks any moment of genuine self-reflection, even after writing about a “psychotic episode.” Emma, his queer best friend, labels his tactics “romantic terrorism,” alternating love-bombing and gaslighting.
This film’s muddled reception could reinforce skepticism about satirical takes on performative masculinity, especially when genre shifts dilute a pointed critique. Audiences seeking sharp commentary on predatory dating behavior may feel disappointed, while the strong cast and provocative title might still draw curiosity. Its incoherence could spark debate about whether such stories need clearer moral framing, potentially influencing how similar indie productions approach sensitive themes in the future.