Film Review || Something From Tiffany's (2022)

Review

No doubt, Something From Tiffany's is a charming and festive rom-com but the director fails to impress viewers including me with this production. One important part of filmmaking that determines its success is the cast. When you are familiar with the quality and genre of films your favourite actors appear in, you become disappointed when they feature in something beneath them.

I've seen Zoey Deutch in fascinating films such as Vampire Academy (2014), Set It Up (2018), Not Okay (2022) among others and I can say she's a delight to watch. Her performance is always excellent. She brings her A-game, banter and that winning grin that reminds me of her mother, Lea Thompson, to each film. This spectacular young actress was severely undervalued in this rom-com.

Zoey and Kendrick Sampson's presence is what holds the film together leaving the gap wide open for a very poor supporting cast. The director is more interested in ensuring the film fits a good rom-com. Less attention is given to the other halves of the couples, Gary and Vanessa (played by Shay Mitchell) except to establish that they are conceited and unlikeable.

I've adored Shay Mitchell right from Pretty Little Liars series and must say she deserves better. Her character in this film has no depth and she has no chemistry with Kendrick. It was like the film wasn't interested in her. Why feature her at all?

Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson are fantastic as a couple and their performances are outstanding enough that viewers fall in love with them and overlook the questionable parts of the film.

I enjoyed the scenes where the two couples open the gifts on Christmas day and discover the mistake. It was good editing to build anticipation and place the two scenes side by side rather than watch them one after another.

Overall, it's a fine festive film you can watch while curled up in bed with popcorn or some comfort food.

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