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Book of Love

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Any blossoming romance is unearned. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Pl The one good part is almost right at the end. The male lead has few redeeming qualities. Just not believable Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/23 Full Review Dimitria K Boring. The leads have no chemistry, the supporting characters are cliched and the dialogue is flat and dull. And all this coming from a sucker for romcoms! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review lucero k Pretty adorable movie, it was super fun! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Commedia leggera che usa una trama piuttosto impensabile ma allo stesso tempo originale. Purtroppo Sam Clayfin è una scelta mainstream per la notorietà dell'attore che però poco o nulla c'entra con la parte che interpreta e in cui non sembra credere granché. Alcuni scambi di battute sono gradevoli ma per il resto si ha sempre la percezione di una sorta di imbarazzo generale che non permette mai di essere veramente partecipi della storia. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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, Head Gear Films, Pimienta Films, Vertigo Films, BondIt Media Capital, SKY, Blazing Griffin, Kreo Films FZ, XYZ Films, Metrol Technology
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 4, 2022
Runtime
1h 46m
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