Slow Learners is a rom-com and there is nothing more to it, despite the tone of the film which suggests a more mature examination of how people interact. There's even a prerequisite final romantic gesture that will satisfy even those ardent rom-com fans that demand only the very gushiest climax. The difference between a good rom-com and a bad one is not the gushiness level of the climax, but whether it is deserved.

It is deserved purely on the chemistry of the two leads of the film, Adam Pally and Sarah Burns. Here are two actors who have mainly been side-characters in popular films and television shows who deserve to be recognised on a larger scale. Sarah Burns has a Kristen Wiig-type comedy air to her, yet seems to have a larger dramatic range than Wiig. Adam Pally, despite being rather one-note in Happy Endings and The Mindy Project, is always a welcome source of comic relief. With this film, we learn that he too has more range than he's shown in the past, and it works well in his favour.

Gil Ozeri as a supporting character also stood out, his awkward brand of comedic timing was refreshing when juxtaposed with Bobby Moynihan's obvious comedy. Despite largely being a writer for shows like Brooklyn Nine Nine and the afore-mentioned Happy Endings, Ozeri looks to have a future in comedy film if he could maintain this level of humour on-screen.

The film itself has an improvised feel to it, creating funny and genuine moments between the characters, although sometimes at the expense of the pacing of the plot. It's also unique in establishing two likeable characters, who get progressively more unlikeable as the film goes on. This interesting choice will strike some as brave and keep them watching, and for the more judgemental type of person, will turn them off of the film.

The main problem with the film is the pacing, largely due to the meandering middle section of the film. The direction in which the plot and characters are going is clear, but the feeling is that the makers wanted a feature-length product rather than a short, so milked it to a respectable 96 minute runtime. Despite this, which could make or break a weaker film, the heart of the film stays true and produces an enjoyable if maybe forgettable romantic comedy.