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Surprisingly good, good acting, good storyline, great setting, great dressing and makeup. You really do feel like you are in the 60's of the last century.

Two storylines (past + present) CAN work in films but it's a delicate balance. Honestly, the present day romance should have dropped and the 1960s story should have been the focus. As it were, the present day story tried to be a rom-com which wasn't very funny and the 1960s got shortchanged with too many montage sequences to tell the story instead of actual scenes. Montages don't build feelings for the characters! Cinematography and costumes and lighting in the 1960s story was gorgeous. A lot of potential here, but it should have been a limited series instead of a movie in order to do the book justice.

7/10 - sweet intertwined romance stories may not change your life, but will certainly entertain the hopeless romantics out there and fans of Felicity Jones and or Shailene Woodley (of which I count myself as both)

I personally enjoyed it. The movie was interesting and thoughtful. Would recommend for someone who likes romantic films.

As always, the book is by far better than the movie. The casting felt off, chemistry between actors wrong, and the changes made to accommodate a movie version were unfortunate. Overall, without the book it's a fine movie...I'd say skip the movie, read the book!