Mr. Malcolm’s List Review: This New Regency Romance Is Irresistibly Romantic And Fun

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After seeing it in theaters, I’m happy to say it exceeded my expectations, and I can’t recommend the new movie enough. I laughed and smiled throughout the film and can’t wait to see it again.

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Director Emma Holly Jones, and screenwriter Suzanne Allain, did a brilliant job with the period romantic comedy.

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MR. MALCOLM’S LIST BOOK BY SUZANNE ALLAIN

The movie Mr. Malcolm’s List is adapted from a Historical Romance/Regency Romance novel by Suzanne Allain (who also, interestingly enough, wrote the feature-length screenplay based on her own novel). Learn more

MR. MALCOLM’S LIST REVIEW

Mr. Malcolm’s List is a lavish period romantic comedy with superb actors, a witty script, a vibrant visual atmosphere, colorful costumes, a good music score, and marvelous romances with deserved happily-ever-afters. Credit: Ross Ferguson/Bleecker Street Learn more

THE STORY

When Julia becomes humiliated by the bachelor, Mr. Malcolm, during her fourth London season, she decides to get revenge. She sends for her friend, Selina, to transform into his perfect match. Credit: Ross Ferguson/Bleecker Street Learn more

THE PERFORMANCES AND ROMANCE

Everyone plays their part well, from the engaging romance between Selina and Mr. Malcolm played by Pinto and Dirisu to the comical but endearing performance of Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Lord Cassidy. Credit: Bleecker Street Learn more

OVERALL THOUGHTS

From the romance to the performances to the thoughtful direction from Emma Holly Jones to the funny script from Allain, to the costumes by Pam Downe and the music by Amelia Warner, Mr. Malcolm’s List is an absolute treat to watch! Credit: Ross Ferguson/Bleecker Street Learn more

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