Beauty from Pain

⭐ Featured Review

"While this is a solid film and a fairly faithful adaptation of the book, it ultimately felt more like a made-for-TV Hallmark movie. The story promises romance, but the emotional intensity and deep longing that should drive a love story never fully materialise. The chemistry between the leads felt restrained; their kisses were brief and polite rather than passionate, and there was little sense of yearning or desire throughout the film. As a result, the romance felt told rather than felt. Additionally, although the lead actress is a British-born Australian, the American accent did not sound enti..."