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Struggling photographer Pia receives a prediction: true love awaits in her next five dates. With her sister's wedding looming and her family playing matchmaker, her ex re-appears, throwing h... Read allStruggling photographer Pia receives a prediction: true love awaits in her next five dates. With her sister's wedding looming and her family playing matchmaker, her ex re-appears, throwing her love life into chaos.Struggling photographer Pia receives a prediction: true love awaits in her next five dates. With her sister's wedding looming and her family playing matchmaker, her ex re-appears, throwing her love life into chaos.
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Reviewers say 'Picture This' is a mixed romantic comedy with praise for Simone Ashley's performance and humor, but criticism for the lead characters' lack of chemistry. The film relies on clichés and has a predictable plot, with an underwhelming romantic element. Some appreciate South Asian culture representation, while others find it stereotypical. Pacing, character development, and comedy execution are contentious. Overall, it's an enjoyable yet flawed film with unrealized potential.
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I watched this purely to see Simone Ashley. British movies, especially rom-coms, rarely come out with actors/actresses from a South asian background. So the representation was really important to me. However the whole storyline was so underwhelming and flat. The characters lacked depth. There were cringey lines all over the place.
You know that feeling when you really want the leads to end up together? It just felt so empty! The leads didn't have any chemistry, whatsoever. Even between 'Pia' and her sister 'Sonal'. I've got to give it to the actor who played 'Jay' who did a great job considering the circumstances. Really wish it wasn't this bad!
You know that feeling when you really want the leads to end up together? It just felt so empty! The leads didn't have any chemistry, whatsoever. Even between 'Pia' and her sister 'Sonal'. I've got to give it to the actor who played 'Jay' who did a great job considering the circumstances. Really wish it wasn't this bad!
I was really looking forward to Hero and Simone delivering an outstanding performance in this movie. I genuinely like both actors, but unfortunately, they didn't get the chance to showcase their talents adequately. It makes you wonder whether it was due to the writing, directing, or some other issue. This film had the potential to be a great romantic comedy, but it ultimately fell flat.
The character Pia, played by Simone, lacked a personality that would make finding love believable. I believe Hero Fiennes is a fantastic actor, and I wish they would stop portraying Simone Ashley as a bully or grouch in her roles. In this project, as well as in her previous performances, she has yet to take on a more delicate or sweet character.
If Hero had been given a more substantial role, I think it would have significantly boosted the movie's ratings. As it stands, "Picture This" just didn't hit the mark. I look forward to seeing more of Hero Fiennes, as he is a remarkable actor. I would also love to see Simone play a gentler character. Just my two cents!
The character Pia, played by Simone, lacked a personality that would make finding love believable. I believe Hero Fiennes is a fantastic actor, and I wish they would stop portraying Simone Ashley as a bully or grouch in her roles. In this project, as well as in her previous performances, she has yet to take on a more delicate or sweet character.
If Hero had been given a more substantial role, I think it would have significantly boosted the movie's ratings. As it stands, "Picture This" just didn't hit the mark. I look forward to seeing more of Hero Fiennes, as he is a remarkable actor. I would also love to see Simone play a gentler character. Just my two cents!
It was okay... There were some funny parts, some cute parts. But if you're looking for a fantastic (even, good) rom-com, this movie isn't it.
I watched this movie for Simone Ashley and Hero, because they're both so beautiful and amazing actors. What could go wrong, right?
Well... The main couple (pia and charlie) had approximately 4 scenes together... and there was no chemistry in any of them!
There were a lot of cliche tropes, a lot of stereotyping, a lot of random cussing, and a whole lot of cringe.
The movie wasn't bad, per se, but probably (definitely) not a movie you would want to see again.
I watched this movie for Simone Ashley and Hero, because they're both so beautiful and amazing actors. What could go wrong, right?
Well... The main couple (pia and charlie) had approximately 4 scenes together... and there was no chemistry in any of them!
There were a lot of cliche tropes, a lot of stereotyping, a lot of random cussing, and a whole lot of cringe.
The movie wasn't bad, per se, but probably (definitely) not a movie you would want to see again.
This film had all the ingredients of a great Rom Com. It had beautiful and talented actors and actresses. A funny and sweet story line. A gay best friend, a lovely crazy Indian family but the over acting in it was just awful. It completely ruined it. It was a real shame.
Hero Fiennes was barely in it. Still it would have been acceptable if the acting wasn't so overtly odd. The main characters were constantly at each others throats in quite an agressive way. It did not give you that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
I struggled to watch it all the way through the first time. I won't be watching it again. I know the actors are good. So it must be bad directing. Costumes and design were great, music was fun! Could have been good..... but it was sadly pretty awful.
Hero Fiennes was barely in it. Still it would have been acceptable if the acting wasn't so overtly odd. The main characters were constantly at each others throats in quite an agressive way. It did not give you that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
I struggled to watch it all the way through the first time. I won't be watching it again. I know the actors are good. So it must be bad directing. Costumes and design were great, music was fun! Could have been good..... but it was sadly pretty awful.
My wife and I were looking for some interesting entertainment and settled on this movie, made by Amazon and streaming on Prime. The past few years we have watched lots of, I am reluctant to admit, very marginal "made for streaming" movies and were skeptical, but this is a really fine and entertaining movie.
I had never seen Simone Ashley before, she plays the main character Pia. I just couldn't take my eyes off her, she is gorgeous, but best of all she is a really good actress and her performance here is very authentic.
The basic story is this - she is single and soon turning 30, her younger sister is getting married soon, the sister and her mother are strongly encouraging Pia to find a suitable husband. But she has a career as a photographer and co-owns a studio with her gay friend. But business isn't great and they may go under.
The story has many complications but most things are resolved in good, meaningful ways. We found it to be a worthwhile, entertaining movie.
I had never seen Simone Ashley before, she plays the main character Pia. I just couldn't take my eyes off her, she is gorgeous, but best of all she is a really good actress and her performance here is very authentic.
The basic story is this - she is single and soon turning 30, her younger sister is getting married soon, the sister and her mother are strongly encouraging Pia to find a suitable husband. But she has a career as a photographer and co-owns a studio with her gay friend. But business isn't great and they may go under.
The story has many complications but most things are resolved in good, meaningful ways. We found it to be a worthwhile, entertaining movie.
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the second time that Simone Ashley and Sindhu Vee have played mother and daughter, the first being in the series Sex Education (2019) on Netflix.
- ConnectionsReferences Phool Bane Angaray (1991)
- SoundtracksGolden Chapter
Performed by Kiran + Nivi
Words and Music by Saikiran Saishankar and Sainivedita Saishankar
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- Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, UK(location)
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- 1h 41m(101 min)
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