Cinema is essentially an entertaining thing. But today among the feature films there are a lot of those, after watching which the mood is more thoughtful than cheerful. If you are already a little tired of the pictures of the next world apocalypse or serious plots, the authors of which are trying to solve the global moral problems of mankind, and the soul is desperately craving for just something light and light - meet the musical “Walk in the Sunlight”. Reviews about this offspring of the British film industry, as always, are somewhat controversial, but overall positive.
Plot
First, a brief look at the plot. "Walking in the Sunlight" is a light romantic comedy, where the notorious love triangle was not complete. The main characters - Raf and Maddy - started a dizzying novel, and realizing that they had found their happiness, they decided to get married. Among one of the most honored and dear guests expect Taylor - the sister of the bride. As usual, she should help in the preparations for the celebration.
This is where the main intrigue of the painting “Walking in the Sunlight” begins. The film revolves around these young people - Taylor, Rafa and Maddy. Indeed, in the not very distant past, Taylor and Rafa were associated with very tender feelings, which suddenly flare up with renewed vigor.
Musical accompaniment
This picture was shot in the musical genre. That’s why there are a lot of songs in it. In fact, in relation to the film “Walking in the Sunlight”, reviews mostly revolve around the selection of songs. Some homegrown critics complain about the similarity with the sensational musical Mamma Mia. And they attribute the film to the category of unsuccessful copies. But the selection of melodies of the eighties cannot be compared with the legacy of the group Abba. They simply are in different weight categories.
The selection of songs in “Walking in the Sunlight” is really very successful and of high quality. Familiar melodies organically fit into the outline of the plot, absolutely without causing a feeling of foreignness. It is songs and music that create a really light and somewhat mischievous mood, which remains a pleasant aftertaste after watching the film “Walk in the Sunlight”. Reviews of the audience in this are unambiguous.
As for the statement of the creators that the picture consists entirely of hits of the eighties, this is not entirely true. A few hits in the film are really present. But for the most part, it consists of little-known compositions. However, this fact does not spoil the musical at all, but rather the opposite - according to the viewers, this adds some charm of novelty.
Leading actors
The main roles in the musical went to actors who have not yet managed to gain world recognition for themselves. However, they quite adequately coped with their task on the set of the film "Walk in the Sunlight." The reviews of both film critics and ordinary viewers are very positive in this regard.
Hannah Arterton (Taylor), Giulio Berruti (Raf) and Anabel Sholey (Maddy) before this film appeared either in series or in short films. Perhaps for some of them this picture will become a springboard to the world of big cinema. Well, until this happens, we can just enjoy the new and very good musical.