And Mrs.

There is such an abundance of terrible films lately. Either no story to speak of, or an ok idea but executed extremely poorly. Most of them feel like money laundering schemes instead of films.

But every now and then, there is still one that gives me hope, and shows that some people still know how movies should be made.

I enjoyed And Mrs from start to finish, I shed some tears, got angry, and laughed very hard. The story, as simple as it was, kept me engaged, the humour was alive and mostly adorable, and Aisling Bea felt very genuine, carrying the movie with ease.

Was it a perfect movie? Not by a long shot. There's a long list of movies that I love with a passion and think they are better than this one. Not every movie needs to be The Shawshank Redemption or Steel Magnolias. This one, I probably would not watch every weekend, but I sure had fun watching it once, and probably would give it another go some time later.

Based on the title, graphics and casting, I had expected this to be a Rom Com, but aside from one moment towards the end of the film where people are running through the streets of London with a wedding dress, where it gets very 'Love Actually', it isn't that at all.

It's actually quite dark, looking at love, unconventional love, grief, loss and how to handle it all.

There's a great cast and a really solid story, but it just never knows what it wants to be as a film. There are some cute moments, some really earnest moments and definitely some touching parts of the story.... But it flips back and forth rather confusingly and Gemma's (Aisling Bea) relationship with her friends and family changes on a dime without explanation, almost as though some scenes were lost in the edit.

That being said, it's well worth a watch, just not on a night when you want to watch something light and fluffy.

It's been a while since I've seen a film at the movies that had that classic blend of humor and drama, striking a perfect balance between heartfelt moments and lighthearted comedy. The characters felt so genuine, their emotions raw and relatable, which made it easy to get completely invested in their journeys. There were times when the tension or sorrow of a scene had me on the edge of my seat, really feeling for what they were going through, and then, just when it felt like the emotions were about to peak, a burst of humor would land and lighten the mood. Some of those comedic moments were so well-timed, I found myself cackling a bit too loud, unable to hold back my laughter. It reminded me of how films can take us through a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving you both touched and entertained by the time the credits roll.

Yes, I watched it. I find it very silly. No character in this film is anywhere warm as those in Richard Curtis films and I won't state the ones I like because there are so many. Aisling Bea, well, mostly I find her unlikeable. Billy Lourd, throwing up in a Prada bag, disgusting...why there is a repetition of people throwing up in films lately shocks me. If this is a new trend, I don't like it. Is this raw, unsophisticated and trying to be trendy? Good luck to you.... If my review is too short, I will elaborate. Four Weddings and a Funeral, must see, funny, sad and poignanat. Notting Hill,, wonderful, true to life, and fantastical. Love actually, who woudn't like this film? The cast in these three films is amazing, their stories, heart warming. The fact that the woman who wants to get married to her dead fiance doesn't quite resonate with me. Sorry. I hope this is enough words.

"And Mrs." is dedicated to the grievers and the grieving. So from someone who grieves, "Thank you, everyone, who worked on this movie!" One of the characters says in the film that love is eternal. This is so true. People's spirits are with us long after those people have passed on. May we always treasure the love people have given us. I also especially appreciated the writing, the integrity of the characters, and the humour. Didn't hurt to have an American TV love song at the center of the movie (that is, the Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You"). Wonderful to see one of Tom Hanks' sons and Carrie Fisher's daughter in action. (If a fan of Fisher, I recommend reading Billie Lourd's quotes, particularly the one where she says she had 3 parents). And remember on Trivia Night: no googling the answers!