A Lot Like Love
Directed by Nigel Cole
- comedy
- drama
- romance
The story
On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... lovers?
What it’s like
Bright, sun-washed California daylight gives way to cool, glassy Manhattan interiors in this romantic comedy, with lots of handheld-free, conventionally lit studio polish: sunny apartments, restaurant booths, airport terminals and bustling city streets rendered in clean digital colour. The sound is a breezy pop-and-acoustic soundtrack that keeps the mood light, with snappy dialogue carrying most of the energy. Its vibe is easygoing and warm, a bit sweet and wistful, suited to a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a long-haul flight where you want something undemanding. The pacing is brisk and episodic, jumping across years in quick cuts, and the emotional register stays mostly gentle, with a slow-burn arc about two stubborn, guarded people who keep missing each other until they finally let their defenses down. Intensity is very low: some mild profanity and sexual innuendo, no violence, no gore, nothing frightening. It is for people who want a charming, low-stakes romance with comic timing and a reassuring ending.
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