Réservée – Movie Review
First Reaction – Réservée is a powerful and emotional romantic story.
Director: Robert Anthony Dunford
Writer: Robert Anthony Dunford (Screenplay)
Cast
- Nicholas Pople (The Last Screenwriter)
- Caitlin Cameron (The Shamrock Spitfire)
- Sammy Attalah
- Denise Wilton (The Caller)
- Nicola Wright (Bambi The Reckoning)
Plot: All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun. For Evan and Rhian, their universe revolves around table twelve at the Rainbow Inn on Mill Lane.
Runtime: 1 Hour 13 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Réservée starts when Evan (Pople) and Rhian (Cameron) meet on the opposite side of a double date. However, their relationships don’t work out, and after more chance meetings, they have a chance at a date together.
The sparks fly between them and leave them wanting to follow through with their relationship. However, it leads them down a road of wondering more about chance meetings through a lifetime and whether they are meant to be.
Verdict on Réservée
Recap
The movie follows a couple having a chance meeting and slowly letting the sparks fly. It follows their steps as they start their relationship and see people in their lives getting in their way.
Best Parts
The movie thrives on the chemistry between the leads. It also shines by keeping the relationship simple and easier to relate to. This feels like a natural relationship cycle following realistic ups and downs. It has a huge step away from the more cinematic romantic stories and it is refreshing to watch.
Worst Parts
Some of the comedy doesn’t click in the best way, even if it is designed to lighten the mood at times.
Final Thoughts –Réservée is a brilliant, emotional and powerful realistic love story.
