Pleasant is the word that comes to mind. It isn't magic realism even though it seems to start that way.
Jessica Findlay is a little too pretty to be what she is but she is a pleasure to watch even with the frumpy clothes and hair. Jeremy Irvine plays the nerd quite well.
The little romantic drama at the end is contrived but neat.
The neighborly relationships and eccentric characters bring to mind the Jack Nicholson movie "As Good as it Gets".
The ending is feel good wish fulfillment and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
This movie isn't laugh out loud funny - it could have been funnier but that's part of it's understated charm.
Jessica Findlay is a little too pretty to be what she is but she is a pleasure to watch even with the frumpy clothes and hair. Jeremy Irvine plays the nerd quite well.
The little romantic drama at the end is contrived but neat.
The neighborly relationships and eccentric characters bring to mind the Jack Nicholson movie "As Good as it Gets".
The ending is feel good wish fulfillment and leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
This movie isn't laugh out loud funny - it could have been funnier but that's part of it's understated charm.