Rye Lane (2023)

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1. 

   Norf

   This was very charming. Laughs throughout with a lot of heart, rhythm and soul. Kinda like a Brixton-based Before Sunrise. 1 year ago
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   Jace Lightner

   At times, the film feels almost like a love letter to Peckham. Miller’s unique vision and eye for detail highlight the beauty of the area, and the intricate tapestry of its inhabitants and culture. Through the film's characters, the audience becomes invested in the community and its stories. 11 months ago
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   Siskoid

   Rye Lane shows that you can make a very simple story, even one we've essentially seen before, and still make it fresh, fun and exciting. Davis Jonsson and Vivian Oparah (who I enjoyed in Class, playing a very different character here) are two lonely people who, over the course of a day, bond over their previous break-ups. Romcom rules say they may be meant for each other despite their differences. He's a rather nervous sort; she's wild and unpredictable - it shouldn't work but it does. I find Jonsson's experience entirely relatable though. Sometimes, a person, group or event just makes you go with it, no matter your anxieties, and you throw caution to the wind without knowing the end result. Oparah, for her part, is so lively as to be infectious - she sells it. And then you have director Raine Allen-Miller who turns a talky little love story into something special with her style, from the opening bathroom crawl to the various ways she shows memories/stories. The finished product is funny and affecting, and makes you fall in love with its leads. Bonus points for the Love, Actually joke. 3 months 3 weeks ago

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