To All the Boys I've Loved Before

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, To All the Boys I've Loved Before is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 8,734 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Lana Condor is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. To All the Boys I've Loved Before gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo lead a cast with the timing to make it work. To All the Boys I've Loved Before came out in 2018. To All the Boys I've Loved Before earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, To All the Boys I've Loved Before respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Lana Condor is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.