The performance were all ultimately very good, but I found the first few scenes clumsy and I nearly abandoned it. It improved about 10 minutes in, and I'm glad I stayed with it because it was a nice movie with a tender story. All the leads were solid, but I must say I thought David Arquette was absolutely superb. It's worth watching. The scenery was beautiful, and the running scenes well-shot. I hadn't read the book, so I can't speak to whether it captured the author's tone, but since the author was a producer, is suspect that it was well-adapted. If you're looking for action and a fast pace, this isn't for you. If you enjoy a good story with relatable characters and a somewhat believable scenario, it's a good movie.
22 Reviews
A story of life
Boristhemoggy2 November 2022
Like others, when the film started I assumed yet another Hallmark movie, which could mean anything from utter rubbish to a really good watch.
As it turns out it was a really good watch and despite not thinking much of the first 15 minutes, I soon sank into it and realised I was watching a fabulously crafted film.
All of the actor put in a good effort but the story is one that every one of us can relate to in some way.
Nothing lasts forever except stories. Love comes and goes, renews and dies, just like hate. Good times turn to bad times and vice versa, dreams are sometimes realised and sometimes squashed, and people enter and leave our lives.
But stories always remain.
Absolutely loved this film.
As it turns out it was a really good watch and despite not thinking much of the first 15 minutes, I soon sank into it and realised I was watching a fabulously crafted film.
All of the actor put in a good effort but the story is one that every one of us can relate to in some way.
Nothing lasts forever except stories. Love comes and goes, renews and dies, just like hate. Good times turn to bad times and vice versa, dreams are sometimes realised and sometimes squashed, and people enter and leave our lives.
But stories always remain.
Absolutely loved this film.
Solid love story/ mystery
strgal3721 February 2023
I loved seeing Kunal as a main character. As I'm recovering from hand surgery, I'm digging into movies I don't normally watch.
I will now seek out this book to read. I feel because it was in a movie setting I may have missed some little details from the book.
There was solid acting in this movie. I do have to say David Arquette did some brilliant acting. I loved Lucy Hale and Christina Hendricks, but their characters and the teenager's character were not really fleshed out.
If you are in need of tears and laughter, this is the story for you. Some reviews call it Hallmarkesque. It isn't quite the Hallmark story you're used to watching. There is more here. It probably would have done better in a limited series form, so that these actors could have had more time to move within these characters. All in all I gave this an 8/10. Critics didn't dig it, but the viewers did. That is the most important part of story telling. Does your audience engage? I did.
I will now seek out this book to read. I feel because it was in a movie setting I may have missed some little details from the book.
There was solid acting in this movie. I do have to say David Arquette did some brilliant acting. I loved Lucy Hale and Christina Hendricks, but their characters and the teenager's character were not really fleshed out.
If you are in need of tears and laughter, this is the story for you. Some reviews call it Hallmarkesque. It isn't quite the Hallmark story you're used to watching. There is more here. It probably would have done better in a limited series form, so that these actors could have had more time to move within these characters. All in all I gave this an 8/10. Critics didn't dig it, but the viewers did. That is the most important part of story telling. Does your audience engage? I did.
Some excellent acting, overlong adaptation of George Eliot classic
ross_tm26 January 2023
If you've read Silas Marner you know the story: grumpy misanthrope loses valued treasure, inherits young daughter who replaces it and restores his life. I hope the author of Fikry acknowledges the debt. The NYC literary world-rural New England axis, which forms the setting of this retelling, is pretty tired at this point; you have to be an elite college lit major to think it has any bearing on the real world, but in a movie at least it provides an excuse for beautiful settings.
In the eponymous role Kunal Nayyar is fantastic in every way; I hope this role brings him many more. Lucy Hale is also outstanding, and Arquette is very good. Of the various actresses who played Maya, the youngest were full of energy and charm. As for the rest, they were meh to bad, but it is not clear whether it is the fault of the actors or the writing. Blair Brown as teen Maya was a sad sack and devoid of character; Christina Hendricks as Ismay was self-absorbed, angry, and unlikable; and Scott Foley as Daniel was not at all believable as a successful writer (or even as a human being).
The movie would have been greatly improved had it wrapped up the loose ends quickly after the pivotal event near the end, but instead it dragged everything out under the assumption that anyone cared about those subplots. We didn't.
In the eponymous role Kunal Nayyar is fantastic in every way; I hope this role brings him many more. Lucy Hale is also outstanding, and Arquette is very good. Of the various actresses who played Maya, the youngest were full of energy and charm. As for the rest, they were meh to bad, but it is not clear whether it is the fault of the actors or the writing. Blair Brown as teen Maya was a sad sack and devoid of character; Christina Hendricks as Ismay was self-absorbed, angry, and unlikable; and Scott Foley as Daniel was not at all believable as a successful writer (or even as a human being).
The movie would have been greatly improved had it wrapped up the loose ends quickly after the pivotal event near the end, but instead it dragged everything out under the assumption that anyone cared about those subplots. We didn't.
Plenty of problems, but not unpleasant to watch
sjw102917 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
My favorite book of last year was written by the same author as this book, and I didn't realize they made a movie based off of this. It's pleasant enough to watch, with a surprising, dramatic performance from the actor who played Raj on The Big Bang Theory. There are plenty of problems though. I feel like it moves too fast, skipping over important scenes to get through the story. I never bought that Amelia was in love with AJ and there are some dramatic moments that aren't earned, especially involving the other writer. I imagine this was a tough story to adapt into a movie. It's on Hulu and not a bad watch.
Delightful movie
bluemoon-4032810 October 2022
Loved this movie. Great characters and a bit of an intricate story. Very sweet and romantic. Loved the book references.
It may look like a hallmark movie but it is so much more. The story twists and turns but ends up all connected making for a satisfying yet bittersweet ending.
Loved seeing Raj from the Big Bang theory in a starring role. He really carried it off.
The scenes of Alice Island were picturesque and very inviting. The Island Books store was also inviting. All in all I would love to visit. The child actors were very good and sometimes had some good lines.
A great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
It may look like a hallmark movie but it is so much more. The story twists and turns but ends up all connected making for a satisfying yet bittersweet ending.
Loved seeing Raj from the Big Bang theory in a starring role. He really carried it off.
The scenes of Alice Island were picturesque and very inviting. The Island Books store was also inviting. All in all I would love to visit. The child actors were very good and sometimes had some good lines.
A great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
Plot & promise. Not much else.
mroberts88223 November 2022
Positives: I like the plot, some lines were really cute, and one character with a mustache won me over easily.
Negatives: Unfortunately, while some lines were really cute, many of the lines felt (unintentionally) awkward and unnatural. And some of the lines that were supposed to be profound or romantic *really* fell flat.
For the plot, while good in concept, it wasn't well executed. Some highly sensitive plot events did not provide the necessary buildup and/or recovery (the biggest negative for me). The story also felt a bit rushed; I think it's more suited to a tv show, or it at least needed more skill to move well as a movie.
Lastly, the characters felt under developed, which was a shame because I think there was a lot of potential there.
Would love to see a remake as a series. With a bigger budget, too, I think it could really be something.
Negatives: Unfortunately, while some lines were really cute, many of the lines felt (unintentionally) awkward and unnatural. And some of the lines that were supposed to be profound or romantic *really* fell flat.
For the plot, while good in concept, it wasn't well executed. Some highly sensitive plot events did not provide the necessary buildup and/or recovery (the biggest negative for me). The story also felt a bit rushed; I think it's more suited to a tv show, or it at least needed more skill to move well as a movie.
Lastly, the characters felt under developed, which was a shame because I think there was a lot of potential there.
Would love to see a remake as a series. With a bigger budget, too, I think it could really be something.
Truly a great story without the need to overdramatize, while not boring you out of your mind.
Viking13131330 May 2023
Most professional critics have been extremely harsh in their reviews of this of this movie. Of course, in my opinion most professional critics are complete morons, who have no clue what it takes for a movie to be truly entertaining or inspiring.
I chose to watch this movie because I am a fan of Kunnal Nayyar from his work on The Bug Bang Theory. To be honest I was expecting to be disappointed in the movie, as so many actors who move on from hit TV shows can never seem to outgrow the characters which made them famous. That is not the case with Kunnal's performance in this movie. He created a very compelling and realistic character in his portrayal of the bookstore owner.
I am not a fan of David Arquette, Christina Hendricks, nor Lucy Hale, but they all did amazing work in this movie, portraying characters which I came to care about, which is not a normal reaction for me to any movie characters. Actually, this is the first time I have ever liked a character played by David Arquette. I believe it is the best work he has ever done. Hendricks on the other hand has played a couple characters which I have thoroughly enjoyed, and this was also one of her strongest yet. Lucy Hale, although I have always considered her a decent actress, has never stood out for me. Hale's performance here was, like her costars, very strong and compelling on a real level. I don't know the names of all the actors who portrayed Maya, but each one did a fantastic job of bringing Maya to life at each age. I found these characters so much more real than any I have ever seen in any Oscar winning movie.
Again, I'm not a professional. Like you, I'm just some poor slob who pays his hard earned money to be entertained, and gets angry when I am scammed out of my money by professionals. I can only offer my opinions as to whether or not I find a movie entertaining on a personal level. So, when I see professionals giving in depth opinions based on production quality, character development, direction, set design, blah, blah, blah, I realize they don't care at all about real entertainment. They gauge movies purely on how much they can show off their knowledge of the industry (or what knowledge they believe themselves to have), despite the fact they likely couldn't produce anything worth watching, even if given unlimited budgets and a decade to make something which is even simply tolerable.
In my life I have watched literally thousands of movies, including many of which tried to portray real life. Very few have succeeded in that endeavor. These types of movies generally bore the audience to death before the first 20 minutes have passed. This movie, however, not only succeeds, it could possibly be the best I have ever seen in making you feel it's a true story, without the slow, painstaking attempts at making it feel humdrum.
Some complain the movie jumps around too much, and doesn't dramatize enough using tortured formulaic prose, which attempt to force the viewer into unearned emotional states of caring or despair for the characters. There are no such devices used here, everything is real and earned.
If you are a person who can appreciate a movie which doesn't attempt to manipulate your emotions through overly dramatic monologues and musical scoring, then you should appreciate this gem.
I chose to watch this movie because I am a fan of Kunnal Nayyar from his work on The Bug Bang Theory. To be honest I was expecting to be disappointed in the movie, as so many actors who move on from hit TV shows can never seem to outgrow the characters which made them famous. That is not the case with Kunnal's performance in this movie. He created a very compelling and realistic character in his portrayal of the bookstore owner.
I am not a fan of David Arquette, Christina Hendricks, nor Lucy Hale, but they all did amazing work in this movie, portraying characters which I came to care about, which is not a normal reaction for me to any movie characters. Actually, this is the first time I have ever liked a character played by David Arquette. I believe it is the best work he has ever done. Hendricks on the other hand has played a couple characters which I have thoroughly enjoyed, and this was also one of her strongest yet. Lucy Hale, although I have always considered her a decent actress, has never stood out for me. Hale's performance here was, like her costars, very strong and compelling on a real level. I don't know the names of all the actors who portrayed Maya, but each one did a fantastic job of bringing Maya to life at each age. I found these characters so much more real than any I have ever seen in any Oscar winning movie.
Again, I'm not a professional. Like you, I'm just some poor slob who pays his hard earned money to be entertained, and gets angry when I am scammed out of my money by professionals. I can only offer my opinions as to whether or not I find a movie entertaining on a personal level. So, when I see professionals giving in depth opinions based on production quality, character development, direction, set design, blah, blah, blah, I realize they don't care at all about real entertainment. They gauge movies purely on how much they can show off their knowledge of the industry (or what knowledge they believe themselves to have), despite the fact they likely couldn't produce anything worth watching, even if given unlimited budgets and a decade to make something which is even simply tolerable.
In my life I have watched literally thousands of movies, including many of which tried to portray real life. Very few have succeeded in that endeavor. These types of movies generally bore the audience to death before the first 20 minutes have passed. This movie, however, not only succeeds, it could possibly be the best I have ever seen in making you feel it's a true story, without the slow, painstaking attempts at making it feel humdrum.
Some complain the movie jumps around too much, and doesn't dramatize enough using tortured formulaic prose, which attempt to force the viewer into unearned emotional states of caring or despair for the characters. There are no such devices used here, everything is real and earned.
If you are a person who can appreciate a movie which doesn't attempt to manipulate your emotions through overly dramatic monologues and musical scoring, then you should appreciate this gem.
Extremely disappointed
wisewebwoman18 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Let me say from the outset I absolutely loved the book. But the film treatment was appalling and cliched in the extreme.
So many sub-stories, so many plotlines veering off strangely and seriously under-written characters. The viewer doesn't know enough about them to care about what happens to them. And there are far too many of them.
Each emotional moment is wrung out for all it's worth and sorry, the AJ Fikry of the book would be appalled at the bed hopping.
One irritating thing also, with AJ running around so much it begs the question who was taking care of Maya? That was never shown.
The marriage dynamic was also never shown, did she still work, running all over the state?
Underneath it all was the film that should be made, of the book. Simple and meaningful and honouring the viewer so that they stay involved. And I remember in the book Maya was just a tiny baby on the counter of the bookshop for a very long time engaging all the bookshop visitors much to the owner's annoyance..
5/10 for the efforts of the two leads with a limp script and the island's beauty.
So many sub-stories, so many plotlines veering off strangely and seriously under-written characters. The viewer doesn't know enough about them to care about what happens to them. And there are far too many of them.
Each emotional moment is wrung out for all it's worth and sorry, the AJ Fikry of the book would be appalled at the bed hopping.
One irritating thing also, with AJ running around so much it begs the question who was taking care of Maya? That was never shown.
The marriage dynamic was also never shown, did she still work, running all over the state?
Underneath it all was the film that should be made, of the book. Simple and meaningful and honouring the viewer so that they stay involved. And I remember in the book Maya was just a tiny baby on the counter of the bookshop for a very long time engaging all the bookshop visitors much to the owner's annoyance..
5/10 for the efforts of the two leads with a limp script and the island's beauty.
Good book adaptation
zoeyactress11 October 2022
I loved the book and hoped the film would do it justice. Makes sense that it did since the author wrote the screenplay! It's funny, sad, heartwarming, sometimes all at once. The leads did a wonderful job and I think their love story is something a lot of people wish upon themselves. This story also has some mysteries in it that are revealed in time, and while this is definitely a romance, it gives all the characters their own stories that blend seamlessly with AJ's journey. Maya is such a cutie and I loved watching her grow up and I can only imagine what the future holds for her. Will definitely be rewatching soon.
probably a great book
SnoopyStyle4 June 2023
Misanthrope A. J. Fikry (Kunal Nayyar) owns a failing book store on a remote island. He has been despondent since the death of his beloved wife. His valuable rare Poe book goes missing. Someone left a toddler at his store. His only friend Daniel (Scott Foley) is a successful novelist. Ismay Evans (Christina Hendricks) is his former sister-in-law. Lambiase (David Arquette) is the local cop investigating his missing book. Amelia (Lucy Hale) is a book salesperson.
This is based on a best selling book. It's very literary. What I mean is that it's probably much better as a book. As a movie, it feels meandering and struggles to fit into the classic three act structure. First, this starts with a pet peeve switcheroo. Lucy Hale seems to be the lead in a single gal quirky romance comedy. It's really Kunal Nayyar's movie. I got faked out and I don't like it. Then there is the book. I know that David Arquette is playing it for laughs, but it just infuriated me. AJ should just tell him that it's worth half a million dollar. I expected more work in the investigation, but that too goes missing for awhile in the movie. Finally, a baby pops up out of nowhere. Again, all of this seems like great fodder for the written page. On the screen, it feels like it's missing something. This movie needs to really sell AJ's bitterness and anger in its introduction. The book should probably be worth less because it's too valuable to be dismissed. Finally, the book should be the climatic reveal. I get the appeal of AJ's ending, but a rewrite may be required.
This is based on a best selling book. It's very literary. What I mean is that it's probably much better as a book. As a movie, it feels meandering and struggles to fit into the classic three act structure. First, this starts with a pet peeve switcheroo. Lucy Hale seems to be the lead in a single gal quirky romance comedy. It's really Kunal Nayyar's movie. I got faked out and I don't like it. Then there is the book. I know that David Arquette is playing it for laughs, but it just infuriated me. AJ should just tell him that it's worth half a million dollar. I expected more work in the investigation, but that too goes missing for awhile in the movie. Finally, a baby pops up out of nowhere. Again, all of this seems like great fodder for the written page. On the screen, it feels like it's missing something. This movie needs to really sell AJ's bitterness and anger in its introduction. The book should probably be worth less because it's too valuable to be dismissed. Finally, the book should be the climatic reveal. I get the appeal of AJ's ending, but a rewrite may be required.
Such a heartfelt film
juliannebaron9 December 2022
I love Kunal Nayyar and Lucy Hale, so I was excited to see this movie. It was great to see Kunal in a more serious project. If you liked the book, the movie follows the book for the most part. The little girl, Maya is adorable. She was probably my favorite part of the movie. I loved watching her grow up.
The effects of the changing seasons in front of the bookstore added a nice touch. It was fun to see it take place in Massachusetts because I grew up there and recognized a lot of the scenes from Cape Cod. It was also nice to see more diversity in the cast, especially on Cape Cod. Overall this movie truly captured people coming together who love to read.
The effects of the changing seasons in front of the bookstore added a nice touch. It was fun to see it take place in Massachusetts because I grew up there and recognized a lot of the scenes from Cape Cod. It was also nice to see more diversity in the cast, especially on Cape Cod. Overall this movie truly captured people coming together who love to read.
Lack Originality!
li090442622 July 2023
The movie "The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry" follows the story of A. J. Fikry, a bookstore owner who is facing difficulties after the loss of his wife. However, when a sudden surprise arrives at his bookstore, it brings new opportunities for love and a fresh start in life. The movie lacks originality, full of clichés like characters that always start off as boring, ignorant, and despicable then suddenly become sweet and friendly, similar to the movie "A Man Called Otto". The text is awful and childish which doesn't help the poor performances of the main actors. The film does not take off and leaves us feeling indifferent toward the story of A. J. Fikry's life.
Now that's a MOVIE!!!
kq99928 October 2022
Excellent from beginning to the end. I was captivated. I could not look away. It is not because the story was fast-paced or had a lot of action. It was just so well written, a very interesting story along with very good actors. It made me feel that I was part of the little community and very close to the family involved. Not many movies can do that.
Thank goodness it was not a horror film like all films that have been forced upon us for the last few years. It is very, very difficult to find a film that is not a horror. How did that kick even start? I assume it is because there are too many followers and not enough leaders...as usual. Please film makers...try to be unique, different from the crowd, outstanding...try it and it may get you somewhere...or even remembered, like this movie will be. It's a great one.
Thank goodness it was not a horror film like all films that have been forced upon us for the last few years. It is very, very difficult to find a film that is not a horror. How did that kick even start? I assume it is because there are too many followers and not enough leaders...as usual. Please film makers...try to be unique, different from the crowd, outstanding...try it and it may get you somewhere...or even remembered, like this movie will be. It's a great one.
you wont find...
ops-525352 November 2022
Any artificial sweetener sweeter than this, and as sweet may be daft and silly in u.s. Tv-dramas, this one does it by unbelievable twist and takes, and most of all it has avoided using the gold and exclusive glitter of perfectness that most lifetime and hallmark films is built around.
Its a film about life and all its love, sorrow, pain and loss, set in beautiful locations at and around the cape cod area massachusets, a film that covers most all of the curioras and serendipitous things in life.
The only downdraft i may sense is going even deeper into the prestory of some of the caracters but when my original valuation of this film where 12/10, then the rest must be fairly perfect. Viewed twice in one day, 2nd just to view my wifes reaction to filmaturgic bliss.
Smashing acts, very strong script and basistory, and a fluffydreamlike musical score sent the grumpy old man through and beyond a lifetime. Well worth a look.
Its a film about life and all its love, sorrow, pain and loss, set in beautiful locations at and around the cape cod area massachusets, a film that covers most all of the curioras and serendipitous things in life.
The only downdraft i may sense is going even deeper into the prestory of some of the caracters but when my original valuation of this film where 12/10, then the rest must be fairly perfect. Viewed twice in one day, 2nd just to view my wifes reaction to filmaturgic bliss.
Smashing acts, very strong script and basistory, and a fluffydreamlike musical score sent the grumpy old man through and beyond a lifetime. Well worth a look.
Good Character Growth Without Contrived Conflicts
imdb-29461-3323931 August 2023
Really excellent film. Touching, clever, great characters dialog, and especially the acting was superb. A good example of how to do character growth well.
Lucy Hale does a great job in her role, but the performance of the male lead, Kunal Nayyar, really does make the film. I now want to try.to find more movie featuring his acting.
The love story is a lot less contrived than most. It doesn't suffer from the same contrived manufactured drama (problems/conflicts) that so many love stories do. The problems that exist make sense given the characters. It's refreshing since I dislike most romantic comedies based on the way they seem to force problems into the story. As a result, in this film it seems less like the characters are following a script. (In reality of course, there is a script, just a much better and more believable one than the average rom-com script.)
Highly recommended!
Lucy Hale does a great job in her role, but the performance of the male lead, Kunal Nayyar, really does make the film. I now want to try.to find more movie featuring his acting.
The love story is a lot less contrived than most. It doesn't suffer from the same contrived manufactured drama (problems/conflicts) that so many love stories do. The problems that exist make sense given the characters. It's refreshing since I dislike most romantic comedies based on the way they seem to force problems into the story. As a result, in this film it seems less like the characters are following a script. (In reality of course, there is a script, just a much better and more believable one than the average rom-com script.)
Highly recommended!
Love is the Redemption for Everyone.
q-9679414 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I am not that type of person who is willing to write reviews on the internet and praise the movies I just watched.
But this movie is heart-touching and brings me tearing.
I watched this movie because I really like the female leading actor Lucy Hale and her performance in the previous "Truth or Dare". Clearly in this movie she perfectly delivered the beautiful Amelia. The visual effects looks amazing for a narrative movie. Since there are many similarities bewteen the original novel and the movie, I guess just like what Zoeyactress also mentioned in her review, the author definitely definitely definitely took important role on conducting the screenplay. One another thing which was pretty cool in this movie is they hire 4 different actress to play Maya (one of the leading character in this movie). Hope yall have chance to check it out!
Love is the Redemption for Everyone ;)
But this movie is heart-touching and brings me tearing.
I watched this movie because I really like the female leading actor Lucy Hale and her performance in the previous "Truth or Dare". Clearly in this movie she perfectly delivered the beautiful Amelia. The visual effects looks amazing for a narrative movie. Since there are many similarities bewteen the original novel and the movie, I guess just like what Zoeyactress also mentioned in her review, the author definitely definitely definitely took important role on conducting the screenplay. One another thing which was pretty cool in this movie is they hire 4 different actress to play Maya (one of the leading character in this movie). Hope yall have chance to check it out!
Love is the Redemption for Everyone ;)
It captured me...when I was quite sure it wouldn't
vincentlynch-moonoi13 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I'm going to be honest with you. I used to really enjoy Kunal Nayyar's role as Raj on "The Big Bang Theory". But ever since then, whether acting or being interviewed, my first reaction has been for him to get a haircut and clean-up. His current look, as in this film, is, frankly, not something that I find at all attractive; quite the opposite. So I actually hesitated to watch this film, but thought I'd give it 15 minutes to capture my attention. It's a good thing it wasn't 10 minutes, because in the beginning his character here was downright unlikable, and I thought I couldn't bare to watch the film. Then the apparent plot changed direction and what I found was a surprisingly touching story with fine acting by several in the cast, and especially by Kunal.
However, early on you sort of get the idea that the ending is not going to be a happy one. And, indeed, the ending is bittersweet...very bitter. Nevertheless, it's...realistic. It's the story of a life that one can see as true to life.
I was not familiar with anyone else in the cast, except somewhere I remembered seeing Scott Foley. But all the main characters here did a really fine job. Kudos to Foley, Lucy Hale, David Arquette, and each of the young ladies who portrayed the 'daughter'.
It's pretty rare I give an "8", but I will this time.
However, early on you sort of get the idea that the ending is not going to be a happy one. And, indeed, the ending is bittersweet...very bitter. Nevertheless, it's...realistic. It's the story of a life that one can see as true to life.
I was not familiar with anyone else in the cast, except somewhere I remembered seeing Scott Foley. But all the main characters here did a really fine job. Kudos to Foley, Lucy Hale, David Arquette, and each of the young ladies who portrayed the 'daughter'.
It's pretty rare I give an "8", but I will this time.
Loved this movie. Recommend to anyone
sweber3303-590-81586626 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I loved this story. I didn't read the book, but the story is not very predictable. It has a twist, with heart. It's enjoyable, heartbreaking, and meaningful. I'd recommend it to anyone with a heart & willing to feel.
Lucy Hale really shows her range, and Kunal Nayyar really separates himself from the character he played in The Bug Bang Theory all those years.
The main character is a book store owner, who's wife recently passed away. His life is turned around, when a baby is left in his story & abandoned. He adopts her, and turns his life around.
He falls in love with a persistent book publisher, who sells books retail stores.
There's a heartbreaking twist, that I won't spoil. The ending may not satisfy everyone, but it's enjoyable as a whole.
Lucy Hale really shows her range, and Kunal Nayyar really separates himself from the character he played in The Bug Bang Theory all those years.
The main character is a book store owner, who's wife recently passed away. His life is turned around, when a baby is left in his story & abandoned. He adopts her, and turns his life around.
He falls in love with a persistent book publisher, who sells books retail stores.
There's a heartbreaking twist, that I won't spoil. The ending may not satisfy everyone, but it's enjoyable as a whole.
Oh....The Little Ones!
stevenrlynn1 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
With al the blockbusters and money-makers out there, the little ones are so often missed. This is one that shouldn't be.
Everything about this movie is enjoyable. The characters, the bookstore, the little town. The story is a bit convoluted. But keep to it, and it pays off.
It is sweet and sad and I don't think there was one minute that I didn't enjoy. I really wanted to see what Kunal Nayyar could do outside The Big Bang theory and he certainly did not disappoint. I don't know how I feel about the chemistry between his and Lucy Hale's characters. It wasn't quite there for me, but it never distracted or took anything away form the absolute beauty this movie turned out to be.
And I think that was this was for me....beautiful.
Everything about this movie is enjoyable. The characters, the bookstore, the little town. The story is a bit convoluted. But keep to it, and it pays off.
It is sweet and sad and I don't think there was one minute that I didn't enjoy. I really wanted to see what Kunal Nayyar could do outside The Big Bang theory and he certainly did not disappoint. I don't know how I feel about the chemistry between his and Lucy Hale's characters. It wasn't quite there for me, but it never distracted or took anything away form the absolute beauty this movie turned out to be.
And I think that was this was for me....beautiful.
Great adaptation from one of my favorite books
alesaenz-4800330 May 2023
I read the novel some years and I loved it right away and it became one of my favorite books, therefore I got excited when I found out that there was a movie adaptation scripted by the original author. I think that obviously the reading experience in this case, you will miss a lot of the rich quotes from thd novel, I still think that the film is wonderfully adapted showing the awesome development of the characters and their priceless interconnection turning the story in something quite magical and worthy to watch. Excellent casting where each one did a great performance nailing their characters.
Feel good heartwarming story
camugglemom10 March 2024
I have never left a review but felt compelled to do so when I saw the poor reviews from critics. Often times I don't agree with them and feel that they are trying to prove a point or be more critical. This did not have a "Hallmark" feel to it as the acting was far superior especially from the main character. The writing was good and it's a good story. That was an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. The scenery/locations are nice as well. Yes there are no violent or violent sex scenes so if you're looking for that you will have to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a good plot with some humor and warmth that leaves you with a pleasant feeling afterwards, you have found it.
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