Book of Love

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Book of Love

2022

1h 46m

Romance

Comedy

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In Book of Love, young, uptight English writer Henry's (Sam Claflin) novel is a resolute failure. He is delighted to find out his book is a surprise hit in Mexico, but when he is invited there to promote it, he soon discovers why--his Spanish translator Maria (Verónica Echegui) has rewritten his dull book as an erotic novel. Henry is furious, and even more so when his publisher insists he and Maria conduct a book tour across Mexico together. Opposites attract, and the chemistry between the couple ensures sparks fly.

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Critics Consensus

The sweet promise of Book of Love's fun premise is left frustratingly unfulfilled, although it may be fluffy enough to tickle the fancies of undemanding rom-com fans.

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David Stratton

The Australian

On that superficial level the film is easy enough to take, but the actors deserve stronger material. At least it looks as though they enjoyed themselves.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2022

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

While slightly uneven in parts, there is undeniably a lot to love about this disarmingly charming and robustly acted fish-out-of-water tale.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 11, 2022

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

A bilingual romantic comedy that offers a clever premise but never truly delivers on it in satisfying fashion.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 4, 2022

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

Book of Love is as fantastical as a telenovela; yet it is grounded by exploring themes of privilege and power with a subtle embrace of true love.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 22, 2024

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Toni Vall

Cinemanía (Spain)

In a romantic comedy, whether you've seen hundreds or thousands everything is known ... Well, all of it is in The Book of All. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Any blossoming romance is unearned.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 2, 2022

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Fernanda R

Fun and sweet rom com for a cozy night!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Nancy B

Love this actor. He is so talented . This movie was just ok . Not one of his best.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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Khadidja G

Ehhhh idk. I was expecting something better. Henry was just so stuck up and unlikeable for a WHILE. The story was too long and the movie felt like it was 4 hours.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Roberto S

Maria not only plagiarized his book, she turned the male lead's work of his life into erotic content without his consent. That's abuse and should not be romanticized. My sister was watching this movie and I couldn't stop thinking that Maria should have had a emotionally painful consequence for this and she doesn't deserve Herry's love. The need to put sex on every adult media should not be normalized.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Het A

Entertaining fun sexy colourful film. Highly recommend to make you smile. Beautiful location in Mexico and shots were stunning especially night scenes. Chemistry between Sam and Veronica was electric. Once seen you will want to watch over and over again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Liz R

The general idea could have been great, but it's so boring to watch, it's a from com but there's not much of comedy or romance here. :\

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Analeine Cal y Mayor

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Henry

Verónica Echegui

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Synopsis

In Book of Love, young, uptight English writer Henry's (Sam Claflin) novel is a resolute failure. He is delighted to find out his book is a surprise hit in Mexico, but when he is invited there to promote it, he soon discovers why--his Spanish translator Maria (Verónica Echegui) has rewritten his dull book as an erotic novel. Henry is furious, and even more so when his publisher insists he and Maria conduct a book tour across Mexico together. Opposites attract, and the chemistry between the couple ensures sparks fly.

Director: Analeine Cal y Mayor
Producer: Michael Knowles, Naysun Alae-Carew, Allan Niblo, Nick Spicer, Maxime Cottray, Matt Williams, Richard Alan Reid
Screenwriter: David Quantick
Production Co: NOW Films, Vertigo Films, Metrol Technology, Kreo Films FZ, Head Gear Films, Blazing Griffin, XYZ Films, SKY, BondIt Media Capital, Pimienta Films
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2022
Runtime: 1h 46m

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