Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

What a terrific film!

If you had told me the general gist of 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' out of context, I'd have predicted a dull and dreary 90 minutes or so were ahead of me. Thankfully, the film itself is a delight. Before watching, I only knew of the poster and thought it was strictly a sex comedy, so was expecting a silly, fast-paced, if forgettable, age gap romcom.

The film is, thankfully, much more than that. Emma Thompson is just brilliant in her role, while Daryl McCormack is superb from beginning to end - cool to see him in a larger role than in (the awesome) 'Peaky Blinders'. It's perfect casting, the two absolutely nail their performances and are a joy to watch onscreen together.

The one location (for the most part) doesn't hamper things, if anything it only adds to events. I was particularly impressed with the dialogue, especially the more comedic moments. There is one line involving Rolf Harris which was, perhaps, a misstep but all in all it's pretty sharp. It has a story to tell and one that I think it portrays very nicely.

Don't underestimate a movie that has only positive comments on trackt ! I think this was such a masterpiece precisely bcz it's so normal and nice, the acting marvelous as well.... And a good story with a stable pace. 💯

This movie does something really fantastic: the entire movie is essentially dialog between the two leads in a hotel room(s). The highest compliment that I could say about it is that I was captivated by the characters, the acting and the story. Emma Thompson is always fantastic but the male lead was right there with her. Their chemistry was ridiculous.

A few lessons to be learned while young! To see Emma Thompson NOT holding back is amazing!

Fantastic acting from both Thompson and McCormack. The direction of the story was perfect and the conversation between the two characters were so natural and realistic. It brings a great point of view on the lives of both. It has such a great ending the final shot was so powerful!

A master lesson in vulnerability!!!

This was somewhat therapeutic.
Also, Emma still hot af.

Kinda bummed about the fact that the meta movie about the cat won't ever exist.

This movie is adorable. I'm in my 40s, and if I ever end up ordering an escort, I'd probably show up with a list of stuff I want to do with her too. I mean, we need some kind of a plan. :rofl:

Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack had great chemistry. The whole movie was very interesting and engaging. This is remarkable, given that the whole movie is anchored in dialogue between the two, in a hotel room. The character development here is phenomenal. Very talented writing and acting.

This movie is underrated it.Even though there two many actors and not many places the chemistry between the main actors and the dialogues makes it worth it from first till the last minute.It makes you thing,laugh,wonder and it creates so many emotions that you can't but love it. 8.3/10

I was positively surprised by this movie. Expected it to be an alright laugh but it ended up being rather brilliant. What a lovely story and message. The acting was very good and delicately made. The very last scene sent such s strong message! What an incredible thing for her to do. Finally something sex and body positive!