Mr. Malcolm's List

Of course it’s all very unoriginal but that’s kind of the point. In fact there is something courageous about a film which doesn’t purport to be anything beyond the well-established genre it seeks to emulate. 


It’s pleasant, frothy, unapologetically by-numbers stuff.

Lightweight, ephemeral and almost meaningless, this Regency-era romance is consistently saved by the stellar presence of Zawe Ashton...

Sadly, Allain and director Emma Holly Jones can’t channel Austen’s wit or her granular attention to social mores and morals.

The charming performances make this a win for colourblind casting. On the list of period romcom requirements, the sweet love story ticks all the right boxes.

The movie never stops trying to make us laugh.

Mr. Malcolm’s List has unfortunately just missed the effect it’s going for. That ineffable charm of Austen that’s often imitated and rarely achieved is essential for this type of film to truly soar.

Mr. Malcolm’s List’s staid vibe is generally alleviated by an increasingly engaging plot and the efforts of a strong, charismatic supporting cast...

The movie is a refreshing new look at how colourblind castings may need to be much more thoughtful, even though it presents a world of more romance and less racial history.

It’s effortlessly outstanding with a remarkable cast, a thoughtful screenplay, and comforting directing that feels like the right kind of escape.