emotional romantic tale

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2008)

Based on Cecelia Ahern's novel, P.S I love you tells the story of a young widow, who receives messages from her late husband, to help her move on with life.
Hilary Swank (Million dollar baby) stars as central character Holly Kennedy, who is struggling with the loss of her husband. Swank portrays the character extremely well. I really felt for her character as she portrayed Holly in a depressed and lonely way.
The story itself is very calm and sweet, with the occasional joke thrown in for light heartedness. It's a slow moving romantic drama which will make you feel for the central character in many different ways.
It's a story about love, loss and other strong human emotions. I personally thought that the film covered the issues very well. The issue of betrayal was an interesting perspective to cover given the situations put forth.
It's not as sad and emotional as it could be, but however is still emotional thanks to the wonderful dialogue and direction.
Lisa Kudrow (Friends) is the funniest of all the characters with her quirkiness and sophistication playing well to the situations.
Gerard Butler (300) is fantastic as late husband Gerry, who's actions after his passing are wonderful and so kind and generous for his wife, which are strong and passionate.
The use of flashbacks is very good in capturing the emotions of the character's and the setting. One great moment comes when the couple first meet in Ireland, which is slightly cliché but I personally think it's a very sweet moment in the lives of the characters.
I've never read the book but after seeing the film I would like to.