SummaryIn Book of Love, young, uptight English writer Henry's (Sam Claflin) novel is a resolute failure. He is delighted to find out his book is a surprise hit in Mexico, but when he is invited there to promote it, he soon discovers why - his Spanish translator Maria (Verónica Echegui) has rewritten his dull book as an erotic novel. Henry is furious, an... Read More
Directed By:Analeine Cal y Mayor
Written By:Analeine Cal y Mayor, Geoff Deane, David Quantick
Book of Love
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Feb 4, 2022
79
Book of Love ends up being a surprising mix of sweet and salty, silly and sincere, that earns those coveted rom-com sighs.
Feb 3, 2022
60
Despite being often preposterous, the cross-cultural comedy Book of Love is an entertaining watch. Just don’t scratch even the slightest bit beneath its glossy, super-contrived surface.
Feb 4, 2022
38
The film is clearly sweet and well-intentioned, but Mexican director and co-writer Analeine Cal y Mayor has trouble transcending the confines of her meager budget, which leaves “Book of Love” looking and sounding distractingly chintzy.
Feb 3, 2022
30
When, and in which picturesque city, Henry and María will acknowledge their mutual affection is the burning question of this romantic comedy trifle, which offers a few laughs and many more exasperated groans.
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Production Company:
- XYZ Films
- Vertigo Films
- Sky
- NOW Films
- Blazing Griffin
- Buzzfeed Studios
- BondIt Media Capital
- Head Gear Films
- Kreo Films FZ
- Metrol Technology
- Pimienta Films
- IPR.VC
Release Date:Feb 4, 2022
Duration:1 h 46 m
Tagline:Some Things Can Get Lust in Translation!
Awards
Imagen Foundation Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Casting Directors Association
• 1 Nomination
