Rye Lane

This happened to my best mate Eric. What a visibly gorgeous film and a strong directorial debut. Every frame can be a poster or a painting. I wish it was released in theaters because I feel like my laptop screen did not do it justice. I'm so looking forward to what Raine Allen-Miller does next! When people talk about the romcom being back, they usually talk about newer romcoms evoking feelings of older ones. This film is totally new and refreshing; it has much to do with how it is filmed. Also, I never watch romcoms that take place in England so that might be another factor as to why this feels so different to me. The characters were a perfect amount of real and elevated in that charming way that's only possible in movies. I usually consider a film exceptional if it makes me like a trope that I usually don't. I hate montage scenes because they're often not done well but all of the montages here were so well done and actually moved the film along. If I could compare this film to others, I do feel like it is very unique but it reminded me of Scott Pilgrim vs the World in the way the dates and the chemistry between the two main characters were, also the recurring topic of past relationships. Also, the morals and hijinx reminded me of Someone Great if it was actually good.