Imagine doing life with the same person. You live on the same street; went to the same schools and even planned to move to the same country for better opportunities. It seems like a simple, everyday situation. But when something so simple is complicated by five tequila shots, it’s not hard to believe how Rosie (Lily Collins) and Alex (Sam Claflin) managed to slip from each other’s grasp.
The Story
The film is based
on the originally titled novel, Where Rainbows End, written by Cecelia Ahern (P.S. I Love You). It follows the plot of two childhood friends who
were meant to fall in love, but simply kept falling out of it due to a
momentary lapse of the mind. Though the novel spans from childhood to their
elderly years, the film condenses their life experiences to perhaps their late
thirties.
What I love
about the story is the emotional rollercoaster that it takes you through. Time
and time again you just want to scream, “JUST SAY IT!!! TELL THEM YOU LOVE
THEM!!!” Other times you just want to sit there and pat the characters on the
back for moral support. The comedic elements of this film were very
entertaining and added a light-heartedness to a film that is packed with
almosts and what ifs.
The Cast
Lily
Collins and Sam
Claflin had great chemistry and complemented each other nicely. They were
believable as both friends and lovers. They did a great job falling in and out
of love with one another, as well as other people.
Jaime
Winstone gets a special mention for her stunning performance as
Rosie’s BFF, Ruby, who was the main source of comic relief. She brought a
beautiful devil-may-care attitude to a film that’s packed with heart-wrenching
moments.
Overall, Love, Rosie is one for the
girls. Some guys might sit through it, but it’s definitely on for the
girlfriends to watch together. I recommend it for anyone who’s never taken John
Mayer’s advice and didn’t say “what they need to say”.
Star Rating: ★★★
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