Love at First Sight

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Love at First Sight

PG-13

2023

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. Will fate intervene to transform these seat mates into soul mates?

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Critics Consensus

Love at First Sight gets a lot of mileage out of its quirky narrative gimmick and the chemistry of its appealing leads; although it's undermined somewhat by a lackluster script, this is still an above-average rom-com overall.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Some sweet moments, but overall I think Haley [Lu Richardson] can do more.

Oct 4, 2023

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Richardson almost makes it work.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 3, 2023

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Its lackluster script never gives us enough reason to believe in the couple’s rightness for each other or care about how they get to the happy ending.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 15, 2023

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Love at First Sight is a charming rom-com that asks us what love – especially love at first sight – means: is it fate or is it statistics? Maybe for Hadley and Oliver, it’s both.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 15, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

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Wonderful chemistry between the leads and characters easy to root for

Feb 28, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

It’s not a great rom com. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel. But Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy are charming and there’s a great supporting performance from Sally Phillips.

Feb 13, 2024

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Mark B

For my part this is a very good little film. I grow weary of reviewers “this does not break new ground” just shut up. It is a charming story with nice lead characters whom have very good chemistry and do it all with a clever script and very good acting. Pulls on the heart strings and makes you smile all in under 90 minutes. What else could you ask for.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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D R

Easy, christmassy, romantic watch!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Cianna Z

This was such a cute movie, me and my husband enjoyed watching it together it reminded us of how we first started our love story at an airport<3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Ava S

It has a heart-wrenching story at its core with some charming quirks, but Love at First Sight strains to fully capture how the two leads genuinely fall in love.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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matthias s

*Love at First Sight* is that rare rom-com where clichés turn into pure charm. From the moment Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver (Ben Hardy) meet, their chemistry sizzles with an undeniable spark. You can't help but root for them, even as the plot dances through well-worn romantic tropes. The narrator’s playful interjections add a whimsical touch, making the story feel like a delightful modern fairy tale. And that soundtrack—oh, it sweeps you into the romance, perfectly setting the mood for each tender moment. Sure, you’ve seen this story before, but never quite like this. The film's heartwarming ending brought a tear to my eye and left me with a smile that lasted long after the credits rolled. It’s a pleasant surprise that makes you believe in love at first sight. A solid 3.5 stars—because sometimes, a little magic is all you need.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Linda T

A charming and lovely rom-com. The main characters come together through fate. Worth watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Vanessa Caswill

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Hadley Sullivan

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Synopsis

After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. Will fate intervene to transform these seat mates into soul mates?

Director: Vanessa Caswill
Producer: Matthew Kaplan
Screenwriter: Katie Lovejoy
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Ace Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Some Suggestive References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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