Loved this movie. Great characters and a bit of an intricate story. Very sweet and romantic. Loved the book references.
It may look like a hallmark movie but it is so much more. The story twists and turns but ends up all connected making for a satisfying yet bittersweet ending.
Loved seeing Raj from the Big Bang theory in a starring role. He really carried it off.
The scenes of Alice Island were picturesque and very inviting. The Island Books store was also inviting. All in all I would love to visit. The child actors were very good and sometimes had some good lines.
A great way to spend an afternoon or evening.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
2022
Comedy / Drama
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
2022
Comedy / Drama
36% - Critics
88% - Audience
6.5Plot summary
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry's (Kunal Nayyar) life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife's tragic death, he feels lost and left behind in the rapidly evolving world of today. As he tries to keep his store afloat, he begins to drink his sorrows away ultimately hitting rock bottom when his most prized possession, a series of Edgar Allen Poe poems, are stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, the unexpected arrival gives Fikry a new lease on life, and love, that are greater than he ever imagined.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
Director
Top cast
Christina Hendricks as Ismay
Lucy Hale as Amelia
David Arquette as Lambiase
Kunal Nayyar as A.J. Fikry
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Delightful movie
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Good book adaptation
I loved the book and hoped the film would do it justice. Makes sense that it did since the author wrote the screenplay! It's funny, sad, heartwarming, sometimes all at once. The leads did a wonderful job and I think their love story is something a lot of people wish upon themselves. This story also has some mysteries in it that are revealed in time, and while this is definitely a romance, it gives all the characters their own stories that blend seamlessly with AJ's journey. Maya is such a cutie and I loved watching her grow up and I can only imagine what the future holds for her. Will definitely be rewatching soon.
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Love is the Redemption for Everyone.
I am not that type of person who is willing to write reviews on the internet and praise the movies I just watched.
But this movie is heart-touching and brings me tearing.
I watched this movie because I really like the female leading actor Lucy Hale and her performance in the previous "Truth or Dare". Clearly in this movie she perfectly delivered the beautiful Amelia. The visual effects looks amazing for a narrative movie. Since there are many similarities bewteen the original novel and the movie, I guess just like what Zoeyactress also mentioned in her review, the author definitely definitely definitely took important role on conducting the screenplay. One another thing which was pretty cool in this movie is they hire 4 different actress to play Maya (one of the leading character in this movie). Hope yall have chance to check it out!
Love is the Redemption for Everyone ;)