Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... lovers?
A Lot Like Love is a fairly formulaic will-they-won't-they romantic drama that covers familiar territory in the vein of countless other slow-burn romcoms. The plot's episodic structure spanning seven years is somewhat engaging but relies on well-worn contrivances to keep the leads apart. Kutcher and Peet share decent chemistry and elevate the material above average in the acting department, giving the film its modest charm. Cinematography is competent but unremarkable, offering standard rom-com visual language with no distinctive style. Novelty is low — the premise and execution follow a recognizable template without a singular voice or fresh perspective. The ending is satisfying enough for genre fans, delivering the expected emotional payoff without surprising anyone.