• Beautiful and captivating. In a visual and heartwarming sense.
• Has a really endearing cast.
• "Life and nature, it's just waiting to burst out anywhere it can, seeking light, getting on with it."

• Has that subtle predictability.
• Billy and the bus.
• I checked my phone twice as we were watching this.

In a very familiar "Amelie"-esque style, we follow an aspiring children's book author as her usual routine gets interfered after going against her old cranky neighbor. 

Given the I have a soft spot for the whimsical stuff, there is no way I'll hate a film like this. It brought extraordinary people together to enjoy the beauty of normal life. A modern fairytale set in a world where technology is not really a thing (or that is what I believe). A story with a genuine heart and characters that grow alongside each other. A delightful treat to watch. From the noteworthy set designs to the overall look of the whole film, you could say that my eyes(and heart) are very pleased.

Given that I am a plant mom, the film was filled with gardening metaphors that just made me want to combust (in a good way). Which I am really thankful that I had no idea it was going to be like that, so it was a really pleasant surprise.


It's not a perfect film by any means, there is a sense of predictability but it doesn't really ruin the whole experience. There were also some narrative strands that just doesn't seem to blend in as one, so that could be a thing if you expect a tightly written piece.

One issue I've had in particular is the character arc for Billy (played by Irvine), I just felt like even if you take him out of the story, it could still work, and maybe (just maybe), it won't feel as long as it felt (I checked my phone twice as we were watching this).

Apart from the films beautiful backdrop, the cast was able to work with what they have in order to blend in with the whole narrative. I love each little bits we get as the story peels out each character, and it shows how effective each actor is as they wear their characters well.



I especially loved Jessica Brown Findlay's Bella. I knew of this film from my sister who showed me the trailer. She told me Bella's traits reminded me of her. And I can't help but feel that connection whilst going through the film. Each of her quirks, habits, and struggles in the beginning of the film, was something I empathize with, and that made the whole experience interesting for me. 

Both quaint and exquisite, with an underlying message of compassion and courage. Though there were a few notable flaws, This Beautiful Fantastic managed to be a light, extraordinary tale. It's not for all, but I did genuinely enjoy my time with this one. 

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