Mr. Malcolm¿s List [Blu-ray]

Director: Emma Holly Jones Emma Holly Jones

Overview

Jeremy Malcolm (Sope Dirisu) is the most sought bachelor in the English countryside. Rumors surface of a list that lays out all the perfect qualities for Mr. Malcolm's future wife. The local ladies look to get revenge on Mr. Malcolm, as his arrogance and requirements are unreasonable. When a girl from out of town gets wind of Mr. Malcolm, she is determined to win him over. Based on the novel Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain. Directed by Emma Holly Jones.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/23/2022
UPC:	0843501039021
Original Release:	2022
Rating:	PG
Source:	Decal - Bleeker
Language:	English
Time:	1:59:00
Sales rank:	8,645

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Sope Dirisu	Jeremy Malcolm
Oliver Jackson-Cohen	Lord Cassidy
Theo James	Zawe Ashton
Zawe Ashton	Julia
Ashley Park	Sope Dirisu
Naoko Mori	Mrs. Thistlewaite
Sophie Vavasseur	Lady Gwyneth Amberton
Danielle Ryan	Lady Margaret
Divian Ladwa	John
Jules Morgan	Sianad Gregory
Sianad Gregory	Molly
Paul Tylak	Mr. Dalton
Ellen Costa	Core Society Lady
Emma Willis	Lucy
Eve Brady	Debutante
Amelia Warner	Composer

Technical Credits

Suzanne Allain

Emma Holly Jones	Director,Producer
Suzanne Allain	Screenwriter
Christelle Conan	Executive Producer
Andrew Karpen	Executive Producer
Dearbhla Regan	Executive Producer
Kent Sanderson	Executive Producer
Peter Touche	Executive Producer
Katie Holly	Producer
Laura Lewis	Producer
Laura Rister	Producer
Hugh Fox	Sound Mixer

Editorial Reviews

Moviegoers looking for a sweet, regency romance, need look no further than Mr. Malcolm's List, directed by Emma Holly Jones, and based on the screenplay (and book) written by Suzanne Allain. The film stars a diverse and talented cast including Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu, Zawe Ashton, Theo James, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Gemma Chan, Ashley Park, and Naoko Mori. In this period piece, Julia Thistlewaite (Ashton) and Selina Dalton (Pinto) are a pair of young unmarried friends in 1800s England looking to get revenge on Mr. Jeremy Malcolm (Dirisu), an eligible and desirable bachelor who spurned Julia because she did not meet the expectations on his scandalous list of qualifications. To complicate matters, another gentleman caller comes in the form of the dashing Captain Ossory (James). Jealousy rears its ugly head on all fronts and suddenly the race is on to capture hearts and exact retribution. Will true love get in the way? Immersed in the brightly colored, multicultural, and beautiful setting of the film, it is easy to root for a number of characters. Yes, even-the often infuriating-Julia. Dirisu does an excellent job making Mr. Malcolm smolder at Dwayne Johnson levels. He is earnest and quiet. Pinto is a delight and shines in her role. James (as Captain Ossory) easily wins over viewers' hearts. The audience even roots for John (played by Divian Ladwa), the quirky footman who can't keep a straight face as the main characters' antics seem to always go awry. It isn't without its faults, however. Selina is meant to be a perfect bride and she does come off as sweet, intelligent, and kind. However, because she is so perfect, there is little to no character growth. She has no hurdle to overcome other than the inevitable backfire of the underhanded plot, which doesn't happen until the latter half of the movie. Neither is there for Malcolm. The audience is repeatedly told he is arrogant, but his actions show a kind, if not shielded, heart. The only growth happens with the more robust characters of Julia and Captain Ossory (a somewhat flippant and debonair love interest who surprises everyone with his charm). If the audience were to really inspect Malcom's list, most of the items are reasonable: good conversationalist, kind, well-read, etc. What he has are high standards, which a lot of people have. It's just that most people don't write them down and literally check things off. Keep it classy, Malcolm. For the romance connoisseur, it may be obvious within the first few minutes how the story will turn out. But for someone looking for an adorable romance film for a date, a girl's night, or if someone needs something sweet amidst the chaos of the real world, Mr. Malcolm's List is a fun and light escapist film that will fit the bill. Just as Malcolm should, audiences should adjust their expectations accordingly and go into the film with an open mind and an open heart.