![]() However, there should have been a more surprising plot. It’s hard to find light-hearted humor and that sense of fun in a film that takes on the topic of mortality, but everyone manages to come together to deliver that. Overall, what the entire cast and crew have done in Then Came You has helped elevate the film in such a way as to make it fun. The wrong cast would have really showcased the genericness of the plot. If the cast hadn’t been so amazing, I don’t think I would be singing as many praises to this film. Then Came You fails to do anything outside of the box that is what we’ve come to expect with a terminal romance plotline. I won’t reveal it in case you haven’t seen the film. However, what I think made that film so successful in the first place was it achieved the unexpected with a twist. And, after the success of The Fault of Our Stars, many have emulated the plot of that film in some way since its release. It’s difficult for anything in the Young Adult genre to not stick to a plot that has been proven time and time again to do well. The real sore spot in this film is a huge one. However, the moments where the story slowed down were pertinent for the character development we saw unfold for both Skye and Calvin. Even though the film was fast-paced for the most part, that did not mean that there weren’t slow moments. It just felt like the audience was moving along with the characters as they frantically raced the clock in getting Skye’s bucket list knocked out. With how formulaic the plot could feel at times, Hutchings fast-paced direction moved the plot forward in a way that didn’t necessarily feel rushed. The other element that I’ll comment on that really stood out for me was how fast-paced and natural Then Came You felt. This is a considerable feat considering the cliched storyline and dialogue both Williams and Butterfield have to contend with. However, Williams blends Skye’s anger at the situation, sadness at losing her friends, and happiness at being able to tackle her bucket list with a seemliness that comes across authentic rather than hokey. Throughout the course of the film, we see Skye grapple with the emotional rollercoaster that comes with facing one’s own mortality. Williams plays Skye, a teenage girl who discovers within the first couple minutes of the film that she is dying and it’s just a matter of time. Her performance contains complicated layers that she acts out effortlessly, which could have been difficult considering the subject matter. And I say that while acknowledging that Asa Butterfield did an immensely good job as well. The film serves as another reminder to us all that we should live the life we want to have because we never know when it might be taken away.įor those who are fans of Maisie Williams, most known for her work on HBO‘s Game of Thrones, she is arguably the best part of Then Came You. He learns to conquer the fear he has within himself, which involves heights and asking out his colleague, Izzy (Nina Dobrev). ![]() ![]() It is while they start tackling this list that Calvin begins to realize what he might be missing, especially when it is revealed in the film what might be the cause behind his deeply-ingrained fear. After much pushing, Calvin initially begrudgingly starts helping Sky fulfill her eclectic bucket list of things to do before she dies. ![]() Well, that’s my way of interpreting his personality. Then Came You tells the story of Skye (Maisie Williams), a playful teenager with a terminal undisclosed illness who befriends Calvin (Asa Butterfield), a 19-year-old hypochondriac who is afraid of life. However, despite the formulaic plot, the film’s pacing and the performances delivered by actors Asa Butterfield ( Sex Education) and Maisie Williams ( Game of Thrones) help to elevate the film into something refreshingly enjoyable despite the ending that we know will come. Such is the case with Then Came You, a new film from director Peter Hutchings ( The Outsiders). Sometimes there is a romantic element, but other times the plot will focus on the growing friendship. The plot generally focuses on two main characters, with one of them having a terminal disease that will eventually kill one of the characters that we grow to love. The terminal romance plot line is a familiar favorite for those who love the Young Adult genre. ![]()
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