[Love Is in the Air Review] romance movie from Netflix is much better than expected.
Love Is in the Air
Summary
Summary, this is a classic formulaic romance movie from Netflix that turns out better than expected. It features beautiful Australian landscapes captured from airplane perspectives throughout the story. It presents an interesting comparison between English and Australian lifestyles. The charming cast, with a strong-willed female character teaching and helping a male character to become stronger, this movie is good enough to suggest watching.
Overall
7/10User Review
( votes)Pros
- Beautiful scenic views of the islands in Australia.
- Presents a naturally comedic comparison between English and Australian lifestyles.
- The leading actress outshines the male lead.
Cons
- The storyline still follows a familiar formula
Love Is in the Air An original Netflix romance film from Australia tells the story of a small family airline where the only daughter is a pilot, and a young British business tycoon comes to shut down the business. However, they both fall in love, and now they must find a way to navigate both their careers and their hearts.
Love Is in the Air Review
The plot of this Netflix formulaic romance movie may seem a predictable, but it has some standout qualities that make it worth watching.
First and foremost, the film boasts stunning visuals. Given its focus on a small passenger aircraft that lands on various picturesque islands, the majority of the scenes offer breathtaking aerial views. These shots capture the beauty of the ocean with dolphins swimming, the lush and scenic islands, and even include starlit, romantic moments in the sky. These visuals add an extra layer of beauty to the classic romance formula and are truly captivating.
The movie presents the contrast between Australian and English cultures in various ways. For example, they both enjoy playing cricket, but the English tradition of wearing suits and neckties is not suitable in the Australian heat. This makes the protagonist seem out of place, yet he still endures it. Additionally, there are humorous native animal quirks in Australia that outsiders may not be aware of. The simple and warm family-oriented lifestyle of Australians stands in stark contrast to the protagonist, who comes from a wealthy background but has been lacking this kind of life since childhood. These things are incorporated at an appropriate pace, without forcing, making it a film that allows for a fairly good comparison of two cultures
And importantly, the presentation of the protagonist as a deep and unconventional character is key. In this regard, the lead character Dana (played by Delta Goodrem) is a strong woman who can fly planes and fix them, and she is the central figure in this business to support her family in place of her deceased mother. Through her assistance, she showcases her strength. William (played by Joshua Sasse), the male lead and the son of the British company chairman who works in financial analysis, is refined and gentle in nature. He has never done strenuous or life-threatening work, unlike the lead character who frequently pilots airplanes. This switch in leadership roles is intriguing, and the story cleverly takes this point and turns it into a pivotal moment towards the end, albeit somewhat predictably, there are still small surprises.
Summary, this is a classic formulaic romance movie from Netflix that turns out better than expected. It features beautiful Australian landscapes captured from airplane perspectives throughout the story. It presents an interesting comparison between English and Australian lifestyles. The charming cast, with a strong-willed female character teaching and helping a male character to become stronger, this movie is good enough to suggest watching.