Book of Love
- 2022
- 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
4.3K
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A British writer realizes that his novel is a success in Mexico because a peculiar translation of it.A British writer realizes that his novel is a success in Mexico because a peculiar translation of it.A British writer realizes that his novel is a success in Mexico because a peculiar translation of it.
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- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Horacio Garcia Rojas
- Antonio
- (as Horacio García Rojas)
Giovani Florido
- Miguel
- (as Giovanni Florido)
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This movie fails to give us a believable romantic comedy.
The main problem of this film is the script, there were parts where it seemed that the film had finished and another began, reflecting the lack of creativity and ingenuity of the writers to maintain a single story throughout the film, this change is very noticeable and annoying, since it seems that nothing we saw in the first half served for the second half of the plot. Even though the first half convinced me, the second half of the movie is very incongruous and goofy, it even creates a flat antagonist that doesn't make much sense to be there, just like everything feels very sudden, the whole third act is very bad since it seems very different from what we had seen in the first half. The development of the characters is not the best, as well as there are some to spare and they do not change the plot much, the romantic relationship is poorly developed and seems very forced, thanks also to the lack of chemistry between the leading actors, many things turn out ridiculous and illogical. The comedy is very goofy and most of the jokes feel very forced, the acting is not the best but the actors try to do a good job, the dialogue is very awkward to watch as well as the conversations seem very forced. Although it does not show all the beauty of the places where the story is located, it does show decently the architect of those places.
It's a shame that an interesting idea was wasted in this unmemorable and poorly written story, it had everything to be funny and entertaining, but it just wasn't.
The main problem of this film is the script, there were parts where it seemed that the film had finished and another began, reflecting the lack of creativity and ingenuity of the writers to maintain a single story throughout the film, this change is very noticeable and annoying, since it seems that nothing we saw in the first half served for the second half of the plot. Even though the first half convinced me, the second half of the movie is very incongruous and goofy, it even creates a flat antagonist that doesn't make much sense to be there, just like everything feels very sudden, the whole third act is very bad since it seems very different from what we had seen in the first half. The development of the characters is not the best, as well as there are some to spare and they do not change the plot much, the romantic relationship is poorly developed and seems very forced, thanks also to the lack of chemistry between the leading actors, many things turn out ridiculous and illogical. The comedy is very goofy and most of the jokes feel very forced, the acting is not the best but the actors try to do a good job, the dialogue is very awkward to watch as well as the conversations seem very forced. Although it does not show all the beauty of the places where the story is located, it does show decently the architect of those places.
It's a shame that an interesting idea was wasted in this unmemorable and poorly written story, it had everything to be funny and entertaining, but it just wasn't.
This romantic comedy is well cast, funny, sometimes predictable, yet you will still smile. The music arraingement was well done. I loved the cultural clashes, and real Mexican scenery. My wife and I watched it twice.
A very enjoyable film. Lots to smile at. Passes the 6 laugh test easily, which is always a good sign.
Like the story. Yes, it is a bit predictable, but no less enjoyable for that. It has some good characters and good pace.
Take your brain out of gear, sit down with a glass of wine and your partner and enjoy an hour and a half of good old entertainment.
Like the story. Yes, it is a bit predictable, but no less enjoyable for that. It has some good characters and good pace.
Take your brain out of gear, sit down with a glass of wine and your partner and enjoy an hour and a half of good old entertainment.
People are so negative. Ignore the haters - it's a cute, light romcom. Sometimes we need those. The leads have an easy chemistry, and Sam Claflin is generally adorable.
A lot of reviews are chastising this film for not being original. There are so many films being made these days, original is hard to come by. What matters is how a story is told and the characters. I loved how this story was told and I loved the characters. It was interesting seeing both characters unfold. The Mexican setting was charming and lovely. The supporting characters provided refreshing humor. I was entertained from start to finish.
Did you know
- TriviaSam Claflin's first Amazon Original Movie.
- GoofsThe same audience in the San Cristobal de las Casas' library book reading suddenly appear in the Mexico City book reading.
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- Кохання як бестселер
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- Gross worldwide
- $398,976
- Runtime
- 1h 46m(106 min)
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