Two strangers meeting at the airport and instantly clicking is a classic setup for a romantic tale. The plot hinges on whether they end up having a story together or part ways after reaching their destination. ‘Love At First Sight,’ based on Jennifer E. Smith’s novel ‘The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight,’ brings to life the classic concept of two strangers falling in love in a short period. Directed by Vanessa Caswill and screenplay by Katie Lovejoy, the story follows Hadley Sullivan (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver Jones (Ben Hardy), two twenty-somethings who cross paths at the airport and go on a whirlwind romance over the course of 24 hours.
This 91-minute film is narrated by Jameela Jamil, who also plays a multifaceted role as a fairy matchmaker who brings Hadley and Oliver together, giving a unique element to the film’s storytelling. However, the frequent references to numbers and statistics might be slightly distracting for some viewers.
The plot unfolds predictably, propelled by a series of coincidences that lead Hadley and Oliver to meet at the airport, including a missed flight, a broken seat belt, and a dead phone that finds them seated next to each other in the plane. In the next seven hours, Hadley tells Oliver that she is going to London to attend her father’s (Robert Delaney) second wedding. Oliver does not tell her why he is returning home, but it does not take long to figure out that it involves his sick mother. When they arrive in London, they are separated in the customs queue, which sets the tone for the rest of their journey.
Haley Lu Richardson convincingly portrays Hadley, a 20-year-old with unique quirks, while Ben Hardy brings an interesting dimension to Oliver’s character as a math nerd who uses numbers to express himself. Their on-screen chemistry sparkles, making up for the lack of surprises in the tale.
In a nutshell, ‘Love At First Sight’ may not break new ground in the romantic film genre, but it offers a pleasurable viewing experience. If you’re a fan of heart warming stories about love and fate, this film is likely to leave you satisfied, even if it doesn’t defy the conventions of the genre.
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