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It's so beautiful and classical. The story at first feels messy but then it unfolds gradually and beautifully. It has the vibes of old classics with its passionately romantic story, beautifully styles , costumes and locations. The Last Letter From Your Lover is poetic, sensational, extremely romantic and well made. It's one of the best romances Ive seen in years.

I really loved it! Not only did J and B have an amazing connection, but I loved the on-screen romance between Ellie and Rory. And Rory was an excellent comedic relief to the story as well! Loved it. Now I need to read the book.

The movie, in my opinion is more about her than it is about a love story. It's about the decisions a woman has to make. The actors were great! The scenery and the clothing were beautiful.... I recommend but don't go into it thinking it's going to be a love story like the notebook. I would watch again and now I want to read the book!

Loved the movie very much! The story is really involving and it's a beautiful forbidden romance and I may say that I was quite surprised by the ending, never thought that could happen. I mean, it's a book adaptation, from Jojo, so it's pretty epic.

It jumped around a little - so hard to follow at first - but once I understood the "rhythm" - it was enjoyable. Great acting. Good story development. It was nice how the stories of love paralleled. Learning from mistakes. I will watch this agin.

I normally don't go for romantic movies but I do like films that allow me to flex my emotional range and this movie hit the spot. I've always liked Shailene Woodley and she did a terrific job here. It's rare to find a love that is of the 'profound' variety but the producers of this movie were able to paint a picture of what this would look like (IMO).

I don't know what is the right word to describe this remarkable story, I was mesmerized the whole time watching it.

If you like romantic movies, I really recommend you this one. I loved it so much. It was such a beautiful and emotional story. The actors were perfect, and the created atmosphere was really on point. I suggest you to read the book, too, because in the movie, some things are left out. Also, I recommend you to also watch "Me before you", it is another movie that is based on another novel of the same author who wrote The last letter to your lover. I really cried at that movie.

In an industry where nearly everything on TV and in movies is murder-y or extremely crass, this movie was a breath of fresh air. I wasn't sure I would like it when the journalist-heroine comes off as a boorish , disinterested, air-headed man-eater in the first 20 minutes of the movie, who can't be bothered to remember a man's name after a steamy night. To me, this was childish, rather than liberating. But I appreciated the turn in the story that comes later and the character's eventual growth. She finds herself learning to care instead of continuing on the path of the clumsy inept ditz afraid to love or truly connect with another human being, which for me is a big cliché in today's heroines in both movies and books. Another character issue was the husband...Mr. Stirling was too one-dimensional and a bit of a cartoon villain. The actor plays him well, but the character had very little depth. I wanted more time with the character as that would have raised the stakes immensely but little time was spent developing him, other than to say, he was not a nice man. That aside, as a period piece the setting is perfection and I cared about the lovers and wanted them to be together. Even the modern romance...Ellie's love interest was perfect. I was rooting for them and wanted more of their story. Rory came across as shy and hesitant, but I loved that he could be very passionate, subverting my perceptions and expectations of the male love interest in romantic movies. Again, subverting norms...Rory was the "shy librarian" and Ellie was the cad. Men in romance movies tend are often bold and show less humility than a character like Rory. I love that Rory is humble and respectful but no less passionate when the moment arrives. Conversely, Mr. O'Hare is everything you'd expect from the standard heartthrob. Passionate and swoon-worthy. He was written with depth and imperfections making him a great character for a romance. Woodley as Jennifer Stirling is perfection as a lovely but tormented woman torn between duty and true love. I was very invested in all of the characters and felt my heart swell with satisfaction at the end.

I would give it 10 stars if it didn't have the "F" word in it! I hate that word... only reason as to why I didn't give a full 10 stars.

Lawrence Frizzell directed the British film The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021).

Shailene Woodley portrays Jennifer Stirling, who is recovering from a serious head injury as the movie opens. Joe Alwyn portrays Lawrence Stirling, her partner in a loveless marriage. In flashbacks, we learn that Jennifer has a lover--Andrew. (Played by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd.) This plot is set in the 1960's.

Another contemporary plot runs parallel to the 1960's plot, with Felicity Jones as Ellie, a reporter who finds a love letter been Jennifer and Andrew. Ncuti Gatwa is Nick, who partners with Ellie to find more letters and to see if they can connect the nicknames with the persons.

This isn't the first movie to have two plots--one contemporary and one in the past. However, director Frizzell does an excellent job of making the magic work, and I believed it and was moved by it.

Last Letter has a dismal IMDb rating of 6.6. I thought that it was much better than that, and rated it 9.

I don't have much to say but to praise the perfomances of everybody!

The story itself is already attractive but the execution of this movie was done beautifully. I missed this kind of romance movies, they are so rare nowdays.

Definitely one to rewatch and rewatch all over again.

And for people that read the book: this is an adaptation. If you can't watch a movie without wanting every single little detail there, don't bother watching anything at all.

I am not one to sit and watch romantic movies on a whim but something about this story sucked me in. Shailene Woodley is amazing. The story telling and cinematography are amazingly well done for a Netflix original. Obviously not the budget of a big Hollywood film but very well done.

Let's get this started, as a person who enjoys reading books and watching movies- I can say that i'm not huge on romance AT all. I tend to avoid it at all costs, but my mother introduced me to this movie and I was a little confused at first, but once I started watching I was drawn in. This plot keeps you going and doesn't stray from the main focus, affairs, etc whilst watching. It switches between the two main protagonists in a healthy way to where you fully understand and you're sitting on the edge of your seat. This film was LOVELY, and it really did irk me emotionally (and i'm not one to cry over films; unless it's an animal but ya know). The characters are interesting and immersive, the acting is authentic, the plot is written BEAUTIFULLY. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a heartfelt, romance affair!!!!

I watched the entirely movie without getting bored at all. Very good plot and perfomance. Finally a movie about pure and true love. It is very rare nowadays to find movies like this. I liked it a lot and the best part for me was that refers to 60's. Very different perspectives but love can't change. Love is love either we are at 2021 or at 1960. I am higly recommending if you love classic romantic movies with an "old air".

I was completely enchanted by the acting, soundtrack, humor, scenery, retro-wardrobe, and storylines. I thought it developed the plight of the limitations of a 1960s woman---even a wealthy one--- well, and gave a good contrast to the plight of the 21st century career woman, also. While it was a bit predictable, and parts of the romance seemed rushed at times, it still had a command of my attention throughout. I enjoyed it and highly recommend.

Enticing, intertwined loves story of two different time eras. Very rich designs, actors well played their roles wholeheartedly, especially Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner. Love story at different levels of emotions. I would love to watch this over agian, it made me cry hard. Well done performance for all cast and crew.

Great movie! Perfect for People that they like romance stories.

If superb acting weaved through a romantic, if sad to sweet floats your boat, then watch.

If you want to see fashion of the 60s at its best and see Felicity charm you to pieces, then watch.

If you want the second coming of Citizen Kane, let us know when you find it.

A good movie that I will watch again.