Period drama fans can now stream a ‘gorgeous’ film adapted from a beloved bestselling novel.
BBC iPlayer has recently added The Last Letter From Your Lover, based on the Jojo Moyes novel of the same name. Moyes is also the author behind the enormously popular romantic drama Me Before You, though fans may have overlooked her 2021 adaptation.
The film features an impressive ensemble including two-time Oscar nominee Felicity Jones, Divergent’s Shailene Woodley, Eternity actor Callum Turner and Nabhaan Rizwan, who recently starred in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.
The story follows determined journalist Ellie Haworth (Jones), who uncovers a collection of secret love letters from 1965 and becomes determined to reveal the forbidden relationship behind them.
She quickly discovers a passionate romance between the spouse of a wealthy industrialist (Woodley) and a financial journalist (Turner) tasked with reporting on her husband, reports the Mirror.
Whilst investigating the decades-old relationship, Ellie finds herself drawn into her own romantic tale with charming archivist Rory McCallan (Rizwan), who assists her in locating additional letters.
Whilst it failed to win over critics at release, the romantic drama remains warmly received by audiences. It secured a respectable 79% rating from Rotten Tomatoes viewers, whilst reviewers awarded it just a 55% score.
Offering their opinion, one viewer commented: “I never lost interest in the plot. The costumes and scenery were gorgeous. And I cried at the end. What more could you want? It’s a love story.”
Another viewer agreed: “Totally Fabulous. A captivating and mesmerising love story with heart-wrenching tragedies and uplifting triumphs, this film is a must-see.”
Meanwhile, a third fan expressed: “A truly remarkable love story which manages to tug at your heartstrings without overt drama, but with breath-taking style and extraordinary attention to detail.”
Lastly, one hesitant viewer confessed: “I was hesitant at first, I was not expecting anything impressive or out of the ordinary, but this film definitely proved me wrong.
“It’s both emotional and romantic but realistic and raw at the same time. In case you haven’t watched it yet, give it a shot, it’s worth it.”
The Last Letter From Your Lover is streaming now on BBC iPlayer