Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

r96sk 2/15/2023 3:36:04 AM 8.4

What a terrific film! If you had told me the general gist of <em>'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande'</em> 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) <em>'<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)">Peaky Blinders</a>'</em>. 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.

Manuel São Bento 2/21/2022 7:16:56 PM 8.4

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/good-luck-to-you-leo-grande-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022 "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a surprisingly enlightening, lovely, amusing story about sex, pleasure, self-acceptance, and genuine human connections. Sophie Hyde is able to create a safe environment where uncomfortable, sensitive topics can be discussed as ordinary conversation. Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack share tremendous chemistry, both committing 100% to their roles, but the actress stands out, being a strong contender for awards even beyond the festival. However, for a film that tackles hard-to-talk-about themes with so little restraint, it feels a bit disappointing that nudity and sex itself are barely depicted in an equally natural, free form. Despite a redundant mid-portion, it's a must-watch movie with an absolutely perfect last shot." Rating: A-

Giovanni 7/15/2022 10:40:29 PM 8.4

**Full Explanation at Spotamovie.com** - **Intro** - Good luck to you, Leo Grande is the perfect movie to learn about your sexuality and boost your self-confidence. Learn with us how to do it. - **The Story** - A retired and recently widow religious teacher finds herself in the middle of an existential crisis. Now that Nancy is alone, she decides to explore life, her body and the time she thinks she lost during her marriage. To start the new chapters of life, Nancy hires Leo Grande, a sexy man selling his “company and services” to women in need of his “skills”. So, their meetings become much more of what they expected. But, why? The movie is original and well-directed by Sophie Hyde. It’s a psychological journey that will help our protagonists and us discover something powerful and real that may change our existence forever. **FULL REVIEW AT https://www.spotamovie.com/good-luck-to-you-leo-grande-review-and-explanation-movie-2022/**