Netflix‘s new romantic comedy drama, Voicemails for Isabelle, has received a robust critical rating, but a superior audience score. The latter signifies stronger interest in the other half of the viewer base.
Voicemails for Isabelle’s critics score is good, but audience absolutely adores it
Voicemails for Isabelle has only been out on Netflix for a few days but has already managed to leave a strong impression on both critics and audiences. As of this writing, it holds a healthy 84% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 38 reviews. However, it boasts a more impressive audience score of 91%, drawn from over 250 ratings. This indicates that the audience found it more appealing.
Since the film is a new arrival, the numbers could shift in the coming months as more people watch and review it. Critical reception has largely been positive, with most praising the tone, style, performances and chemistry between the leads, Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson. Deadline‘s Pete Hammond wrote in his review, “What this charmer of a film has that keeps us engaged, if not originality, is the couple at the center of it all.”
Praising Deutch and Robinson’s individuals, he noted that the former qualified her for “a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Meg Ryan.” Meanwhile, he shared that the latter nailed his acting and “perfectly [balanced]” a role that could come off as “more cynical in other hands.” He added, “Together they are winning.”
Meanwhile, Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media likened the romcom to a millennial version of Tom Hanks’ Sleepless in Seattle. She wrote, “This film’s blend of romance, drama, and quirky comedy makes for a winning combination.” Green also praised director Leah McKendrick, stressing that the filmmaker’s “offbeat humor and frankness about young adulthood [felt] original and welcome.”
However, not all critics were fond of the movie. Benjamin Lee of The Guardian summarized in his review, “In trying to scratch our itch for the old while also recognising the new, McKendrick settles for something stale.”
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
