Book of Love | Film Review

 

I hadn't heard much about this film before it premiered as a Sky Original movie, but I loved the premise, so I couldn't wait to watch it.

Author Henry (Sam Claflin) travels to Mexico to promote his new book, unaware that his book's translator (Veronica Echegui) has rewritten his story as an erotic novel.

As stated, I love the premise. It's a unique and interesting way to tell a love story.

I loved the characters, both Henry and Maria (Echegui), and the other supporting characters that make up this story. They're all well-written and interesting in their own right, but they also serve the story of Henry and Maria really well.

Speaking of Henry and Maria, their dynamic is a really interesting one. The story isn't quite 'enemies to lovers', but there is an animosity between them that makes them easy to root for. It is fun to watch the way that their relationship changes throughout the story, and ultimately, it is fun to watch them fall in love.

The dialogue in the film is great. The characters feel authentic, with distinct personalities.

The usual 3rd act conflict that's present in all romantic comedies isn't as frustrating as it could have been. It is easily solvable but still keeps the audience engaged and interested in the future of the characters.

Having said that, the film felt a lot longer than it needed to be. I think making it a solid 90 minutes would have worked in its favour.

Overall, despite an abrupt ending, I found this film to be really enjoyable. These are two characters that you root for throughout the film, and it's really nice to watch their dynamic. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone in need of an interesting rom-com.

6.5/10