Love at First Sight (I) (2023)
8/10
The kind of romance movie that feels real
22 September 2023
I'm glad I don't have to call this movie a rom-com because it's a drama romance, not too dramatic but oh so romantic. It's not based on a true story that we know of but it sure feels like it could have and perhaps it would, if we were told by a supercomputer, one which had a record of every human romantic relations since trans-Atlantic jet flights have existed, and also if that computer had supernatural powers to see in the future. In other words it feels real.

We have writers Katie Lovejoy and Jennifer E. Smith to thank for that, and of course lead actors Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy, without a doubt. I couldn't help thinking "Why hasn't anyone made this movie before?" Alright, someone finally has.

I won't repeat the IMDb's full storyline since you've likely read it (if not you should).

Sprinkle the story with a tad bit of.familiar music and music you've not heard, at least not as it's covered in the 'Love at First Sight' soundtrack, and then insert scarcely seasoned narration by the lovely Jameela Jamil who plays several evanescent characters, and you've got yourself something special.

Fate is 50% chaos and 50% timing, another reason this movie feels real. Sorry no spoilers today.
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