P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You has built a devoted following in Australia on Netflix and Stan, and in the US on YouTube TV among viewers who want their romance taken seriously. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 3,504 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. You will have strong feelings about it by the finale. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, P.S. I Love You earns its spot. What makes P.S. I Love You work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. A young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life. Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler lead a cast that makes the relationship feel genuine, not scripted. P.S. I Love You came out in 2007. The relationship at the centre of P.S. I Love You develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants romantic drama that respects their intelligence, P.S. I Love You is a strong recommendation. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. The chemistry Hilary Swank brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.