This Time Next Year – Movie Review
Director: Nick Moore
Writer: Sophie Cousens (Screenplay)
Cast
- Sophie Cookson (Kingsman The Secret Service)
- Lucien Laviscount (The Bye Bye Man)
- John Hannah (The Mummy)
- Anita Dobson (Eastenders)
- Monica Dolan (Typist Artist Pirate King)
- Mandip Gill (Five Dates)
- Gloda Rosheuvel (Lady Macbeth)
Plot: Minnie and Quinn are born on the same day, one minute apart. Their lives may begin together, but their worlds couldn’t be more different. Years later they find themselves together again. Maybe it’s time to take a chance on love.
Runtime: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: This Time Next Year starts when Minnie (Cookson) believes her birthday, New Years Day is cursed. She is trying to lift the curse and celebrate, but things go wrong and she gets locked in a bathroom. The morning after she meets her birthday twin Quinn Hamilton (Laviscount) who she believes stole her name.
As Minnie tries to return to normal, her curse continues to affect her catering business. This is until Quinn offers to help out, as Minnie’s boyfriend doesn’t show any interest in helping. It all leads to an unlikely friendship that offers both of them something fresh in life. All leading to them needing to overcome their problems to understand the importance of life.
Verdict on This Time Next Year
This Time Next Year is a romantic comedy following two people born on the same day and who have lived different lives. They find each other by accident and end up opening up more than they ever have before.
This movie brings to life the enjoyable romantic comedy tropes and nails them throughout. It shows that love can come from anywhere but isn’t always easy to understand. This also points out everyday struggles people keep secret and life can always be better. It is an enjoyable romantic comedy, with laughs and heart to carry through the story.
Sophie Cookson and Lucien Laviscount are wonderful in the leading roles, bringing the charm needed while exposing their character’s vulnerabilities. The biggest part of romantic comedies is enjoyable support characters, and we get fun ones here in Bev and Fleur.
Where to Watch
This Time Next Year is available on Digital Platforms 3 June. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.
Final Thoughts – This Time Next Year is an enjoyable romantic comedy.
