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Then Came You
2018 97 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.5
Comedy, Drama
Director: Peter Hutchings
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Description
An American hypochondriac who is working as a baggage handler is forced to confront his fears when a British teenager with a terminal illness enlists him to help her carry out her eccentric bucket list.
Starring
Asa Butterfield
Actor
Maisie Williams
Actor
Nina Dobrev
Actor
Key opinion
Then Came You is a gentle, life-affirming drama that distinguishes itself from more conventional teen-illness films by focusing on a platonic friendship. While many viewers appreciate its light touch and uplifting tone, critics are divided on whether the script's simplicity provides a refreshing lack of melodrama or a lack of necessary depth.
| Acting | Maisie Williams delivers a layered, standout performance that effectively balances vibrant optimism with deep-seated vulnerability. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a gentle, life-affirming drama that avoids the heavy, forced sentimentality often found in the teen-death genre. | |
| Acting | Asa Butterfield provides a successful, understated portrayal that grounds the film's premise through his character's quiet transformation. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; some viewers appreciate the light, accessible tone, while others find the script underdeveloped and lacking the emotional weight required for its serious subject matter. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of Izzy’s secondary romance arc is widely viewed as a distraction that feels poorly integrated into the core narrative. |