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a day ago
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Love and literature: turning the pages on the heartfelt journey in 'My Oxford Year'
Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest in 'My Oxford Year'. Image: X The transformative power of romantic relationships has, for generations, formed the premise of classic movies, the arcs of beloved television series and the inspiration behind hit songs. 'My Oxford Year', a new Netflix romantic comedy, is the latest offering which chronicles a love story so heartbreaking, you will be wiping your tears long after the credits have rolled. What elevates this production, which remains one of the streamer's most popular movies since it was released at the beginning of August, is the gut-wrenching plot twist, which has sparked a fierce debate online. Its fresh cast of American and British talents has done an excellent job at portraying the vast range of emotions - from comedy to bliss and heartbreak - that the genre demands. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ Sofia Carson, the film's leading lady, has also been receiving raving reviews, and she commands the role with the same enigmatic grace which earned her plaudits for 'Purple Heart' and "The Life List", other Netflix movies which had viewers in their feels. She is brilliantly complemented by UK actor Corey Mylchreest, who plays Carson's love interest. Corey Mylchreest and Sofia Carson in a scene from 'My Oxford Year'. Image: X Their chemistry is electrified, and their dynamic makes for a convincing young couple who are trying to make their mark in the world while being delivered a cruel bout of fate. Meanwhile, the supporting cast, which includes Poppy Gilbert, Dougray Scott, Harry Trevaldwyn and Catherine McCormack, also brings a vibrant yet poignant edge to this captivating story. And behind the camera, director Iain Morris, who helmed this riveting film, which is based on Allison Burnett's original screenplay, has done wonders to provide a fresh spin on a hugely popular genre. 'My Oxford Year' opens with Anna De La Vega (Carson), a highly ambitious American student, travelling to study Victorian poetry for a year at the University of Oxford in England. On her first day, she meets Jamie Davenport (Mylchreest), and their first few initial meetings were anything but a fairytale. Jamie drenches Anna in a puddle of dirty water as he speeds past the pavement she is walking on. They later meet at a fish and chip shop, and Anna is not impressed when she finds Jamie trying to hide from his ex-girlfriend. Thinking he is a playboy, she doesn't think much of him and is instead determined to fulfil her lifelong dream of studying poetry at Oxford. Things take another unexpected turn when Anna realises that Jamie is going to be teaching one of her classes. Looking for a way to blow off some steam after things don't go as she had always envisioned, Anna goes to a local pub with her new friends. She ends up spending a romantic night with Jamie as he shows her around her new surroundings, and they share a star-lit stroll. After weeks of trying to deny their connection, a grand romantic gesture around their mutual love of books sees them kick off a steamy romance. This takes them out of their comfort zones and forces them to re-evaluate everything in their lives Anna and Jamie bond over their love of literature as they begin to integrate themselves into each other's lives. The couple introduce each other to new passions as they challenge each other to grow and rid themselves of past traumas. Corey Mylchreest and Sofia Carson in a scene from 'My Oxford Year'. Image: X In this typical case of how opposites attract, Jamie teaches Anna to be less obsessive about taking control and to live in the moment while she teaches him to confront his emotions and to repair his strained family relationships. But as their love story continues to strengthen, Anna is devastated when she learns of a secret which Jamie has been keeping - one that threatens to derail the rest of her life forever. With its themes of love, loss, mortality and the power of dreams, it is no wonder that 'My Oxford Year' has been moving up the trending list. Despite its intense emotional storyline, the movie's intelligent infusion of comedy helps to reflect a multi-faceted story which includes an abundance of both heart and humour. And when you are not sobbing at the fate of the leading lovers, it also does a stellar job of transporting viewers into the idyllic world of Oxford, dubbed the "City of Dreaming Spires'. It gives streamers the chance to escape into this love story, which plays out in this historic English, its prestigious university and its stunning architecture. Overall, it teaches us that while not everything we love is meant to stay, even the fleeting can mark an entire life. * I give it a four out of five stars.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Critically Panned Book Adaptation Is A Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'My Oxford Year' is currently one of the top movies on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. The romance film, based on Julia Whelan's 2018 novel, follows an ambitious American woman (Sofia Carson) who sets out for the University of Oxford in England to fulfill a childhood dream and ends up falling for a charming local (Corey Mylchreest). Some critics had less-than-thrilling things to say about the movie, noting its cookie-cutter characters, emotionally hollow plot and uninteresting adaptation of Whelan's text. You can read HuffPost's review of the film here. Read on for more trending movies across streaming services, including HBO Max, AmazonPrime Video and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. 'Final Destination Bloodlines' The latest installment of 'Final Destination' is now available to stream, and it's currently the top movie on HBO Max. The sixth movie in the grisly horror franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning, as Death's twisted ways plague a college student (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) with a violent, recurring nightmare from her grandmother's past. She must then track down the one person who can stop the vicious cycle and save her family from Death. 'War of the Worlds' 'War of the Worlds,' a sci-fi thriller starring Ice Cube and Eva Longoria, is currently the top movie on Prime Video. Based on H. G. Wells' legendary 1898 novel, the film is described as a 'fresh take' on the familiar tale about a gargantuan invasion that's 'filled with present-day themes of technology, surveillance and privacy,' according to the synopsis. The cast also includes Iman Benson, Michael O'Neill, Clark Gregg, Henry Hunter Hall, Devon Bostick and Andrea Savage. 'Borderline' The top movie on Peacock right now stars Samara Weaving in a twisted tale about an obsessive fan. 'Borderline,' which hit theaters in March, centers on a '90s pop superstar (Weaving) whose home is invaded by a helplessly romantic sociopath (Ray Nicholson) who believes they're meant to be married. Jimmie Fails, Alba Baptista and Eric Dane also star in the film. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. Related... This New Movie Is So Bad, Even Netflix's Big Movie Star Can't Save It 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Won The Box Office — But It's Missing 1 Obvious Thing This Emmy-Winning Actor Is The Queen Of Portraying Strong, Complex Women
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest CoStarTest
Watch Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest find out but how well do they really know each other off screen in a new costar test on BuzzFeed Celeb!
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest Take A Co-Star Test
Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest have amazing chemistry in "My Oxford Year," but how well do they really know each other off screen? Watch their hilarious costar test now! #SofiaCarson #CoreyMylchreest #MyOxfordYear
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Oxford Year X Reviews: Fans Hail Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest's Onscreen Chemistry, Call It ‘Effortlessly Beautiful'
My Oxford Year is one of the most talked about films in recent times. The movie has been released on Netflix, and the fans are loving the chemistry between the lead characters, played by Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest. The movie is adapted from the novel by Julia Whelan and tells the heartbreaking tale of Anna and Jamie. Following the movie release, the audience bombarded social media with their thoughts over the performances as well as the storyline. My Oxford Year X reviews by fans Taking to their X accounts, the fans revealed how they felt watching My Oxford Year. While some thought that the movie might be a rom-com, some thought that it might revolve around college romance. One of the users wrote, 'You should never regret the things you do. You should only regret the things you don't do. #MyOxfordYear what a beautiful story. I laughed, I giggled & I weeped a lot. The chemistry b/w #coreymylchreest & #sofiacarson it's effortlessly beautiful." Another fan shared, 'Corey Mylchreest when it comes to playing a character who falls in love & then reveals he's got a critical illness, which leads to heartbreak #MyOxfordYear.' A netizen went on to weep over the climax. They wrote, 'Stop crying; it's just a scene. The scene: #MyOxfordYear." A tweet read, 'This parallel… I'm not crying I'M NOT CRYING #MyOxfordYear.' Another one of the fans stated, 'Well, sorry to burst the bubble of innocent people like me who thought this would be just another college extra-fluff romcom most of us signed up for but turns out #myoxfordyear is not a romcom. I just finished watching it and honestly. I feel like jumping off a cliff right now." My Oxford Year is the new romance that revolves around Anna, an American student, and Jamie, the professor. Amid exploring her life in Oxford, Anna falls in love with Mylchreest's character, who changes her life forever. My Oxford Year is available on Netflix.
