Based on the book "Where Rainbows End" by Cecelia Ahern where –long story short- Alex and Rosie are perfect for each other but for whatever reason keep getting pushed apart. I read the book earlier in the year after learning that it would later be adapted into a film. Although I enjoyed the book towards the end it was becoming more and more irritating that they still weren't together.
In that sense, the film is exactly the same. Each time they have a chance to be together something happens or gets in the way. I guess this is what makes the film last longer and feel a lot slower than what it actually is. I was more than disappointed with the way that parts I found funny in the book were completely exaggerated in the film.
However, saying that, the film wasn't entirely awful. Lily Collins as Rosie and Sam Clafin as Alex in my opinion couldn't have been better chosen for the roles. They were exactly as I pictured in the book and I think without them the film would have been a complete disaster.
It's worth the watch if you have a couple of hours spare and want to have a little giggle at a romantic comedy but if you've read the book then don't have too high expectations.
In that sense, the film is exactly the same. Each time they have a chance to be together something happens or gets in the way. I guess this is what makes the film last longer and feel a lot slower than what it actually is. I was more than disappointed with the way that parts I found funny in the book were completely exaggerated in the film.
However, saying that, the film wasn't entirely awful. Lily Collins as Rosie and Sam Clafin as Alex in my opinion couldn't have been better chosen for the roles. They were exactly as I pictured in the book and I think without them the film would have been a complete disaster.
It's worth the watch if you have a couple of hours spare and want to have a little giggle at a romantic comedy but if you've read the book then don't have too high expectations.