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Hallmark movie with slightly better actors.
My wife read the book and made me watch this, and it's simply this. If you love Hallmark movies, you'll love this. Otherwise it's nothing special.
The chemistry between the characters feels like a forced C- effort. The husband gives the best performance but even that feels almost like overacting in comparison.
It's a simple plot, a girl needs to choose between two serious relationship options and there's a very predictable flow from then on out. You're not worried about her bc she's in a win/win either way. You feel sorry (I guess) for the two suitors.
I won't watch this again, unless someone really wants to see this; Id avoid it. My wife said there were some big deviations from the book, but I wasn't interested enough to ask what they were.
The chemistry between the characters feels like a forced C- effort. The husband gives the best performance but even that feels almost like overacting in comparison.
It's a simple plot, a girl needs to choose between two serious relationship options and there's a very predictable flow from then on out. You're not worried about her bc she's in a win/win either way. You feel sorry (I guess) for the two suitors.
I won't watch this again, unless someone really wants to see this; Id avoid it. My wife said there were some big deviations from the book, but I wasn't interested enough to ask what they were.
- iamtheman0928
- Nov 17, 2023
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lose someone to find real love
- murphy1982-87-443803
- May 25, 2023
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It had its moments
If you liked the book at all, maybe skip the movie.
I can easily say that the book was one of my favorite standalone books of 2022. And the saying the book is always better stands too true for this one. So a warning that my review is my opinion and is written as someone who adored the book.
The book catches you in the feels and makes you laugh, cry, and feel literally everything. You get deep character development and you see the story as a whole, the book flows well so that you have a complete understanding of what is going on at all times.
The movie did not do that. It was made too Romcom feel and took all the serious heart felt parts from the book and sort of butchered it so that we saw less and felt almost nothing. They condensed this so much it felt completely rushed the entire time and the flashbacks did nothing to help the frantic feel of the movie. It just felt goofy the whole time. I wanted that heartbreak and emotion from the book.
The Maine portion of the book had so much impact on the story yet in the movie it fell so, so flat and cringe. We didn't see any character development at all like we do in the book, that helped ua understand WHY they fell apart.
The actors had no chemistry at all. The acting was cringe, as well. It just never felt right to me. The actors look great for the parts but their acting didn't do them justice at all. I'm just disappointed in how this turned out, overall. It should have been longer and it should have been less Romcom feel, in my opinion.
The book catches you in the feels and makes you laugh, cry, and feel literally everything. You get deep character development and you see the story as a whole, the book flows well so that you have a complete understanding of what is going on at all times.
The movie did not do that. It was made too Romcom feel and took all the serious heart felt parts from the book and sort of butchered it so that we saw less and felt almost nothing. They condensed this so much it felt completely rushed the entire time and the flashbacks did nothing to help the frantic feel of the movie. It just felt goofy the whole time. I wanted that heartbreak and emotion from the book.
The Maine portion of the book had so much impact on the story yet in the movie it fell so, so flat and cringe. We didn't see any character development at all like we do in the book, that helped ua understand WHY they fell apart.
The actors had no chemistry at all. The acting was cringe, as well. It just never felt right to me. The actors look great for the parts but their acting didn't do them justice at all. I'm just disappointed in how this turned out, overall. It should have been longer and it should have been less Romcom feel, in my opinion.
- kassireneea
- May 19, 2023
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Holding back tears and smiles
I'm not sure why this is rated so low! It was a very sweet, and actually really sad, movie. The premise isn't unique, but it was still beautifully executed and well acted. The scenes could have been arranged differently to have more of an emotional impact. For example, the movie starts with the second relationship, and tells the former in flashbacks. In my opinion, they should have allowed the first relationship to grow on the viewer, then bam! He is abruptly taken from the actress and the viewer and we are left with emotional carnage. Despite that, I did appreciate the conundrum the movie presented. It would be so difficult to have to choose between an old love and new. I found myself "choosing a side" then the next scene the other suitor would give some grand dialogue and I would shift my preference. I did this repeatedly and I found my conservative self almost wishing for throuple! As the movie progresses, it becomes clear one suitor is more compatible with the lead, but it was still heartbreaking to watch. Overall, a good movie that tugs at the heartstrings.
Cringe at best
The opening scene was great but it was downhill from there. I can't believe I paid for it. First of all the acting was awful and these are all very good actors. Low energy was what i called it. Like they were either in between better gigs are not really into the job. It came across. The music was terrible and didn't fit the type of movie. I think it was a drama but the music was for a kids movie. The actual cinematography was bad. The scene splices were pure lifetime movie. And the decorating was awful. They tossed in fake fall foliage here and there to make it seem like fall but trees change colors not bushes. Overall a total waste of time. Save your money or wait until it comes on lifetime and you have nothing better to do.
Relationship-flick nicely balances comedy and suspense.
This was quite good. Not a wrong note. Every technical aspect done well. I wanted to know more about the helicopter adventure, just for fun and to make the overall story more real. No problem, though, as this is a story about love and what can happen in unusual circumstances. Every character rings right. This happy movie also isn't afraid to poke fun at itself at times. The humor also, is about love. I felt involved in the story enough to be really concerned about how the characters could deal with the difficult dilemma that is the plot. Not at liberty to reveal much. Suspense builds toward the end, especially for those of us who don't watch movies like this much. Recommended.
What cringey acting
Read the book and loved it. Was so excited to see the book adaption into a movie.
The look of the characters met the description of what I had pictured when reading.
HOWEVER, the acting was so distracting - just so beyond cringey and not relatable. Surprised that Simu Lui would add this to his movie build after the success of Shang-Chi.
The overall production felt so budget and rushed. The scene/story transitions feel haphazard and not seamless.
Watched about 40 mins of the movie and then I just couldn't continue anymore.
None of the actors captured the heartbreak or joy of the scenarios that was being told. Awful movie.
The look of the characters met the description of what I had pictured when reading.
HOWEVER, the acting was so distracting - just so beyond cringey and not relatable. Surprised that Simu Lui would add this to his movie build after the success of Shang-Chi.
The overall production felt so budget and rushed. The scene/story transitions feel haphazard and not seamless.
Watched about 40 mins of the movie and then I just couldn't continue anymore.
None of the actors captured the heartbreak or joy of the scenarios that was being told. Awful movie.
- User-84658
- May 10, 2023
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She should have went with the other guy.
Was pleasantly surprised by this movie. While the set up is a little clunky, imagine the end scene in castaway where Tom Hanks turns up to his wife's home and then turn that into a movie. Had this script been written in the 2000s I can easily see the movie being a screwball Cameron Diaz vehicle with a much bigger emphasis on the comedic elements in the script, perhaps even Ashton Kuchner popping up somewhere. But what this movie does instead of playing for laughs is wring the drama out of the story, giving the two leads Phillipa Soo and Luke Bracey a lot of time to build their romance, which does make us invested in the love triangle element once it occurs. Which is to the detriment of Simu Liu, who does a lot of work away from the main leads, which slightly undermines his leading man status, as Soo and Bracey are the ones we're rooting for, and Liu seems like a genuine inconvenience for most of the movie and is given very little beyond his third wheel status.
Phillipa Soo is great as a leading lady genuinely torn by her love of two fine men, Bracey and Liu both do good work, a pleasant surprise and one definitely worth checking in on.
Phillipa Soo is great as a leading lady genuinely torn by her love of two fine men, Bracey and Liu both do good work, a pleasant surprise and one definitely worth checking in on.
Horrible Acting and Storytelling
- mikeshouse-93416
- May 14, 2023
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I always wondered what Chuck from "Cast Away" would've experienced
Loved the messaging of "One True Loves"... had the right balance of romance, comedy, and suspense... is this a blockbuster quality movie? No. Don't know what the budget was, but it ddefinitely did not have a blockbuster feel. More like a lifetime special or something. Lol. Still good, but again it's really about what expectations you have going into it.
Is this a great romance comedy that touches on personal growth, dealing with loss and finding love? Absolutely! The movie will have you guessing and definitely thinking "what would I do in that situation?" Came out with smiles at the end!!!!!!
Is this a great romance comedy that touches on personal growth, dealing with loss and finding love? Absolutely! The movie will have you guessing and definitely thinking "what would I do in that situation?" Came out with smiles at the end!!!!!!
Heartfelt but Predictable
One True Love explores a familiar but engaging romantic premise, and it certainly has its strengths. The film benefits from a solid cast who deliver genuine performances, making the emotional beats of the story resonate more deeply. The film's exploration of love, loss, and rediscovery is handled with sensitivity. However, despite its emotional depth, the film treads well-worn paths in the romance genre. The storyline feels predictable and follows a formulaic arc that can be easily anticipated. While the film does a decent job of hitting the right emotional notes, it doesn't bring much new to the table in terms of narrative or thematic innovation. Additionally, the pacing can feel uneven at times, with some scenes dragging on longer than necessary. This can detract from the overall impact and make parts of the film feel less engaging.
In summary, One True Loveis a heartfelt film with good performances and a touching exploration of romantic themes. However, its predictability and occasional pacing issues may prevent it from standing out in the crowded romance genre.
In summary, One True Loveis a heartfelt film with good performances and a touching exploration of romantic themes. However, its predictability and occasional pacing issues may prevent it from standing out in the crowded romance genre.
Do yourself a favor - Read the book
- netaslonim
- Aug 14, 2023
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Like a bad hallmark film.
1 out of 5 stars.
One True Loves is a horrible romantic comedy drama film which follows a young woman which she thought she loses her husband in an accident. Moves on with her best friend and gets engaged. Until her husband comes back and she faces the dilemna of being in love with both of them.
The plot is eh. The acting is flat out bad. The script and direction is cringy and dumb. It is boring. The film gets dumb as the characters discuss there love for each other. While other is regretting life choices. Its very cliche. Predictable. And definitely a film that is worth skipping. It was just horrible all around.
One True Loves is a horrible romantic comedy drama film which follows a young woman which she thought she loses her husband in an accident. Moves on with her best friend and gets engaged. Until her husband comes back and she faces the dilemna of being in love with both of them.
The plot is eh. The acting is flat out bad. The script and direction is cringy and dumb. It is boring. The film gets dumb as the characters discuss there love for each other. While other is regretting life choices. Its very cliche. Predictable. And definitely a film that is worth skipping. It was just horrible all around.
A little amateur but watchable
'One True Loves' gives a Hallmark vibe, all goody-goody and big speech and revelation, a little over-the-top dramatic. I get that, but how the director narrates the story throughout is stable and organized. HOWEVER, what's wrong with Simu Liu's acting? High school drama club can act better than that, and actually, one of his students whose name is not even on the cast list is more natural. I cannot see any chemistry between him and Phillip Soo. I can sense from the other side of the screen they are not even close friends on the set. Audio editing is very crude and coarse. Background sound and music are blasting while their lines are comparably quiet.
- TaylorYee94
- May 29, 2023
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She wasn't truly in love
Agradavel de assistir, mas faltou contar melhor a historia.
- ricardofcamara-50022
- Apr 25, 2023
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Made believe love hope doesn't exist
- gentlejack
- May 5, 2023
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Stick to the book.
This film left me disappointed, I was excited to watch it but found the bad acting too cringe worthy and I couldn't watch the whole thing. The book on the other hand was gripping and I couldn't put it down. Such a shame of what could have been a great adaption if it had a better cast and budget. It felt forced and lacked the authenticity and depth that the characters deserved. It was as if the actors were struggling to bring the complexity and emotional depth of the book's characters to life on the screen. The visual presentation also felt lackluster and failed to recreate what the book painted in my mind.
- saffbryana
- May 21, 2023
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We really liked this move
My wife and I enjoyed the movie. We had not read the book. We thought the acting was good, characters were believable, scenery was appealing, story line compelling. In particular the question of how she was going to resolve the issue of which man to choose was handled well. I don't understand the low ratings from other reviewers, but apparently that stems from what they expected from having read the book. We almost didn't watch the movie because of the negative reviews and so glad we decided to watch it anyway. My advice, if you watch the trailer and like it, watch the movie and I think you'll enjoy it.
She chose correctly, but...
- Boristhemoggy
- May 10, 2023
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Read the book instead
Why would they turn a great book into such a terrible hallmark movie?? The score literally sounded straight out of a hallmark movie. Such cringey acting by everyone involved. They never even explained what happened to Jesse on the island?! That was such an important factor in her final choice. And they did Sam's character dirty. They didn't show enough about their early friendship or present to help you understand why she loved him so much. And the ending was worst of all. Just so beyond cheesy and ridiculous and nothing like the book. They could have made this movie two hours to incorporate all the necessary details to make it actually worth watching.
- laurencampise
- Feb 14, 2024
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After school special?
I am always a fan of reading a book before watching the movie, and normally the book is better but I didn't even love the book. But this movie is SO BAD, it made me appreciate the book a lot more.
It looks so cheap, I don't want to say low budget cause not all low budget movies are bad.
It is super rushed. There is no depth to the characters at all, they are all completely unbelievable. There is not enough history maybe to develop the characters, but I guess even if they had it would have been as bad as the rest of the movie.
It's actually frustrating to watch, the dialogue isn't good, and they have the book to go off of, which definitely had better dialogue. It's as though they didn't know how to convey parts of the book without the cringey dialogue.
I don't know if it's the acting or directing but it just feels flat, on all levels.
It looks so cheap, I don't want to say low budget cause not all low budget movies are bad.
It is super rushed. There is no depth to the characters at all, they are all completely unbelievable. There is not enough history maybe to develop the characters, but I guess even if they had it would have been as bad as the rest of the movie.
It's actually frustrating to watch, the dialogue isn't good, and they have the book to go off of, which definitely had better dialogue. It's as though they didn't know how to convey parts of the book without the cringey dialogue.
I don't know if it's the acting or directing but it just feels flat, on all levels.
- heidi-23871
- Feb 29, 2024
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Good Enough
One True Loves is a romantic comedy slush melodrama.
Following the trend of adapting popular books and, in this case, popular authors (with the author of One True Loves being Taylor Jankins Reid who has more adaption to come) the movie follows a woman who is trying to move on with her life after her husband was assumed lost in the sea, when he comes back.
The film overall feels like a Hallmark movie, though its not. Even the acting gave those vibes!
But, they did handled a tricky story well enough and the outcome was satisfying, with some tension towards the ending that helped get things a little thrilling.
Following the trend of adapting popular books and, in this case, popular authors (with the author of One True Loves being Taylor Jankins Reid who has more adaption to come) the movie follows a woman who is trying to move on with her life after her husband was assumed lost in the sea, when he comes back.
The film overall feels like a Hallmark movie, though its not. Even the acting gave those vibes!
But, they did handled a tricky story well enough and the outcome was satisfying, with some tension towards the ending that helped get things a little thrilling.
- PennyReviews
- Jul 27, 2023
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Beyond awful, one of the worst movies ever made
My headline says it all. I've seen this plot done WAY better in daytime soap operas, and the actors on those shows are way more competent than the ones used here. The script is stupid: the husband goes missing in a helicopter crash (in Alaska) and the wife (in California) waits at a pier with binoculars! Hello? Did anyone with a brain write this? The actors are bottom of the barrel, they can't sell any of the dumb dialogue. Simu Liu is the most recognizable actor but he acts like this is a comedy, not a romantic drama. I only watched this because my wife read the book and she said that was much different than the film.
- richardguion
- Aug 10, 2024
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