'Picture This' follows Pia, a struggling photographer balancing her failing business and serving as maid-of-honor at her sister's wedding. Complications arise with her ex, Charlie, as best man. Set against familial pressure to marry, Pia endures a series of setups by a fortune teller. While it’s a remake of 'Five Blind Dates', the chemistry between the leads and witty banter offer fresh appeal. Reviews highlight the film's exploration of love beyond romance, emphasizing personal happiness and authenticity, despite minor critiques of character portrayal.
Despite the inevitable and eventual connection between Pia and Charlie, my hot take? Romantic love is great, but not a requirement for happiness. Pia's life (and apartment!) in the beginning, while unconventional and with its own challenges, is still pretty fab.
I do love, though, that Charlie knew different versions of Pia, and I pray for a love that loves me as I am (thank you Colin Firth), as I was and in what I become.
My only critique, if any: Simone's natural grace leaves Pia's 'clumsy' physicality a little out of place. Otherwise, I can't get enough. BRB, adding Five Blind Dates to my Watch List.
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