Overview
- The Emily Henry novel’s first screen adaptation premiered globally on Netflix on Jan. 9, starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth and directed by Brett Haley.
- The film quickly topped Netflix’s movie chart, even as social-media chatter argues the material might have suited a limited series format.
- Critics describe the production as polished with appealing chemistry and a standout soundtrack, though some reviews cite limited emotional depth, including a 2.5-star assessment from Hindustan Times.
- Rolling Stone detailed how the music team built a vacation-forward playlist and an eight-note theme to carry emotional beats without heavy narration.
- Blyth told Us Weekly he sought a shift to lighter rom-com roles, referencing classic inspirations, as viewers and outlets note the adaptation makes notable changes from the book.