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The Map That Leads to You Debuts on Prime Video to Divided Reviews

Early reaction highlights lush European visuals with some critics unconvinced by the familiar plotting.

Overview

  • The Prime Video original is now streaming globally following a regional midnight rollout on August 20.
  • Lasse Hallström directs the adaptation of J.P. Monninger’s novel from a script by Les Bohem and Vera Herbert.
  • Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa star as Heather and Jack, joined by Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson and Josh Lucas.
  • Reviewers frequently praise the cinematography, the travelogue sweep through Spain, Portugal and Italy, and the leads’ chemistry.
  • Critical verdicts range from enthusiastic to dismissive, with positive notes on warmth and craft countered by complaints of sugary tone and derivative beats.