There seems to be a bit of a renaissance in the romcom genre of late and I'm all for it. Rye Lane joins this wave of impressive films as it is genuinely funny and sweet romcom.
Like any good romcom you need a couple of strong leads who have effortless chemistry and Rye Lane provides this. David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah are a great leading duo, providing plenty of laughs and drama. A strong supporting cast backs them up well too.
The script is very tight and well put together. It feels real and edgy and is actually funny! The 'com' in 'romcom' is often executed so poorly so it's nice to see that this film bucks that trend.
To top it all off, Rye Lane has a pretty good plot too. It's very easy to get swept up in the vibes of the whole thing and it makes for an enjoyable ride. From a broad strokes perspective the plot isn't ground breaking, the romcom formula is very much followed, but the different ways it navigates around the traditional formula feel fresh and exciting.
Overall I can't remember having a better time watching a romcom in the cinema. A great laugh and a lovely story.
Rye Lane
2023
Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance
Rye Lane
2023
Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance
Plot summary
Two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
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April 01, 2023 at 09:35 PM
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A genuinely funny romcom!
The Wave...
If you're looking for a film that's lots of fun, with great dialogue and some pictures of folks bums, where two people in despair, begin to form into a pair, then you'll find Rye Lane is probably the one; as Dom and Yas, kick-off their conversation, on London streets they wander round with animation, meeting exes who have hurt, plenty of teasing, taunt and flirt, Mooncups, strings, forgotten things, cause consternation.
What a wonderful piece of cinema, with two absolutely outstanding performances at its heart, a wave that effortlessly flows from start to end, genuinely laugh out loud funny, heartfelt and overwhelmingly gorgeous.