‘Truly exceptional’ interval drama based mostly on bestseller now on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Period drama followers can now stream a ‘attractive’ movie tailored from a beloved bestselling novel.

BBC iPlayer has just lately added The Last Letter From Your Lover, based mostly on the Jojo Moyes novel of the identical identify. Moyes can also be the writer behind the enormously widespread romantic drama Me Before You, although followers could have missed her 2021 adaptation.

The movie options a powerful ensemble together with two-time Oscar nominee Felicity Jones, Divergent’s Shailene Woodley, Eternity actor Callum Turner and Nabhaan Rizwan, who just lately starred in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.

The story follows decided journalist Ellie Haworth (Jones), who uncovers a group of secret love letters from 1965 and turns into decided to disclose the forbidden relationship behind them.

She rapidly discovers a passionate romance between the partner of a rich industrialist (Woodley) and a monetary journalist (Turner) tasked with reporting on her husband, reviews the Mirror.

Whilst investigating the decades-old relationship, Ellie finds herself drawn into her personal romantic story with charming archivist Rory McCallan (Rizwan), who assists her in finding further letters.

Whilst it didn’t win over critics at launch, the romantic drama stays warmly acquired by audiences. It secured a good 79% ranking from Rotten Tomatoes viewers, while reviewers awarded it only a 55% rating.

Offering their opinion, one viewer commented: “I never lost interest in the plot. The costumes and scenery were gorgeous. And I cried at the end. What more could you want? It’s a love story.”

Another viewer agreed: “Totally Fabulous. A captivating and mesmerising love story with heart-wrenching tragedies and uplifting triumphs, this film is a must-see.”

Meanwhile, a 3rd fan expressed: “A truly remarkable love story which manages to tug at your heartstrings without overt drama, but with breath-taking style and extraordinary attention to detail.”

Lastly, one hesitant viewer confessed: “I was hesitant at first, I was not expecting anything impressive or out of the ordinary, but this film definitely proved me wrong.

“It’s each emotional and romantic however sensible and uncooked on the identical time. In case you have not watched it but, give it a shot, it is price it.”

The Last Letter From Your Lover is streaming now on BBC iPlayer