Only You
Only You

Only You

2019Movie119 minEnglish

A madly-in-love young couple's relationship begins to suffer when they struggle to conceive a child.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users76%
Director: David FreyneGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young Spanish woman, Elena, impulsively flies to London to meet a man, whose profile she found online, who she believes is the love of her life. Upon arrival, she discovers that he has already left the city and has no plans to return. Elena decides to stay in London to search for him, navigating the city and its people as she tries to find her potential soulmate.

Critical Reception

Only You received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming performances, witty script, and heartfelt exploration of love and connection. While some found the plot a bit predictable, the film was largely lauded for its sincerity and optimistic outlook.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and relatable performances, particularly from Laia Costa.
  • Appreciated for its sweet and optimistic portrayal of modern romance and the search for connection.
  • Noted for its humorous yet tender script that balances comedic moments with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's heartwarming story and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it to be a feel-good romantic comedy that was both funny and touching, though a few felt it leaned into predictable romantic tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in London and Spain, with director David Freyne aiming to capture the distinct atmosphere of both cities.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Whilst there is something poignantly touching about the subject matter here, it's all rather washed away in a fairly pedestrian melodrama. It's very early on New Year's Day in Glasgow and "Elena" (Laia Costa) has left a party looking for a ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

‘Only You’ is a very emotional tale about a topic that isn’t talked about a lot on film, aided by great performances with fantastic chemistry. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/revi...