If you’re familiar with Emilia Clarke from “Game of Thrones” (she’s the blonde Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons) you’ll be surprised by this dramatically different performance. Her character is an extremely cheerful, slightly kooky woman with a delightful fashion sense. She’s hired as caretaker/companion for a handsome man who’s confined to a wheelchair (Sam Claflin). He’s pretty much given up on life until her smiling charms cheer him up. But keep your hankies ready, ladies, cause the outcome is not what you’d expect. This pretty much follows the “weepie” formula with prominent music that contributes to the romantic mood (of course, it includes Adele). Even with it’s familiar structure, the winning performances by the two leads and the upbeat writing make this a sweetly charming chick flick.
(3.5 / 5)