ALSO SHOWING
ODE TO JOY
★★★ ★★
HE’S tackled many roles in the years since, but for many, Martin Freeman will always be Tim from The Office.
It’s how we first got to know him on-screen, playing a lovelorn chap pining for co-worker Dawn.
If you fell for his charms back then, you’re sure to enjoy this romantic comedy in which he plays Charlie, a fortysomething Brooklyn librarian.
He suffers from cataplexy, which makes him faint whenever he experiences a strong emotion, from fear and anger to, as the title suggests, joy.
He’s been unwilling to allow himself to fall in love because of it, believing it would be unfair to make a prospective wife deal with the issue, so when Cupid’s arrow strikes, he tries to set up Francesca (Monica Baccarin), the object of his affections, with his brother Cooper (Jake Lacy). Needless to say, it doesn’t go as planned.
■ Watch on Sky Cinema Premiere.
ALL MY LIFE
(12) ★★★ ★★
ASPIRING chef Solomon Chau
(Harry Shum Jr) doesn’t know the meaning of love until he meets Jenn Carter (Jessica Rothe).
The attraction is instant and they move in together. Solomon orchestrates an elaborate flash mob proposal and Jenn tearfully accepts, to the delight of their inner circle of friends including Amanda (Chrissie Fit), Dave (Jay Pharoah) and Kyle (Kyle Allen).
As the couple plan their dream wedding, with Solomon in charge of catering, the groom-to-be suffers a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Refusing to give up on their of fairy tale nuptials before Solomon loses his battle, the couple set up a crowdfunding page in the hope they can bring the wedding date forward.
Based on a true story, this predictable drama demands a handkerchief or two.
■ On Amazon Prime Video now.