Directed by: Marc Mayers
Written by: Todd Rosenberg
Starring: Jessica Rothe, Harry Shum Jnr, Keala Settle, Ever Garradine, Josh Brener, Jay Pharoah, Jon Rudnitsky, Kyle Allen, Marielle Scott, Chrissie Fit.
A romantic film, based on a true story about Solomon Chau (played by Harry Shum Jr), where he meets the love of his life, Jenn Carter (who is played by Jessica Rothe). They start building their life together by moving in together, Solomon gaining a new job he enjoys more as a chef at a restaurant owned by Jenn’s friend, and growing closer through every step. However, after Solomon collapses and is taken to the hospital, he has part of his liver taken away. As that starts to regrow, he begins to keep building his life and romantically proposes to Jenn. These celebrations are short-lived when the results of Solomon’s recent operation on his liver come back, and he is diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Jenn finds out this bad news when Sol greets Jenn with a dog. After Sol had his operation, he said, “If it’s bad news, we are getting a dog.” When the scene showed him with a dog after 6 weeks of the operation, I was already crying in the cinema at this point. It is so emotional!
As excited as I have been to see this film, and I am glad I finally managed to find time to see it, it did make me cry a few times and become rather emotional. I was expecting it to be somewhat sad, and I’m not sure if it is just my emotions at the moment. I was on the verge of tears a few times during the film.
I think this film is an excellent recommendation for anyone wanting to see it. If you have watched Glee and enjoy Harry Shum in the Show, you will also enjoy him in this film, as he is excellent. This also applies to Jessica Rothe – if you have seen her in La La Land and this film.
I felt fully immersed in this film, from start to finish. Despite mixed reviews, I have seen on this film, I really enjoyed it.
I would strongly recommend a trip to the cinema, if they are still operating near you, and watch this film before lockdown happens (if you are in the UK). Enjoy this film on the big screen; it is a good one!
I give this film a 5 star rating!
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