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Finding Emily arrives in UK cinemas on May 22, bringing a mix of romance, humour and campus chaos built around one small mistake that sets everything in motion.
The story follows a lovesick musician who is accidentally given the wrong number for the girl he believes is his dream match. Instead of walking away, he joins forces with a focused psychology student and the pair set out to track her down. Their search quickly snowballs into a campus wide frenzy, stirring up confusion and excitement while quietly testing their own hearts and ambitions along the way.
Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice lead the cast, with Alicia MacDonald directing. The film is produced for Working Title by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, whose past titles include Bridget Jones, About Time, Love Actually and Notting Hill. Across their work, those films have earned 14 Academy Awards and six Best Picture nominations. Olivier Kaempfer also produces, following credits that include Lollipop and Polite Society.
With its mistaken number set up and two unlikely partners at the centre, Finding Emily frames a simple idea that spirals into something bigger, blending romance and comedy as the chase unfolds across campus.
Michael Fimognari's 2025 Christmas romantic comedy, Jingle Bell Heist, is an entertaining if modest addition to the holiday film landscape. The story follows Sophie, a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick, a repairman struggling to get his life back on track, as they team up for a risky scheme at one of London's most notorious department stores. Their uneasy partnership is full of charm and wit, and the film balances lighthearted romance with playful heist elements.
One of the film's strongest points is its casting. Olivia Holt shines as Sophie, bringing a bright and approachable energy that makes her immediately likeable. Connor Swindells provides a grounded counterpart in Nick, conveying both humour and vulnerability. Lucy Punch and Peter Serafinowicz add comic flair, rounding out a supporting cast that keeps the film lively and engaging. The chemistry between the ensemble helps the film remain watchable even when the story itself falters.
The festive setting is another highlight. London in December provides a perfect backdrop, with glittering department stores, bustling streets, and cosy interiors giving the film a genuine holiday feel. Small details, from Sophie's sharp remarks to the playful banter between the leads, add personality and make it an enjoyable watch in the lead-up to Christmas. The mixture of romantic comedy with light crime elements gives it a distinctive flavour, even if it never fully reaches the tension or excitement promised by a heist story.
However, the film has its weaknesses. The heist sequences, while amusing, lack suspense, and the overall story feels predictable. There is little real threat from the antagonists, and the script often prioritises romantic beats over action or intrigue. Sophie and Nick's relationship, while charming at moments, never quite sparks, and much of the story follows familiar patterns without surprising the audience. Direction and pacing are functional but never inspired, leaving the film hovering in the realm of average rather than memorable.
Overall, Jingle Bell Heist is a watchable and lighthearted film that delivers festive cheer and some genuine laughs, but it is too safe and predictable to stand out. The cast, particularly Holt and Swindells, carries it through weaker moments, making it a pleasant way to pass an evening without expecting anything more. I would give it a 6 out of 10: entertaining for a single viewing but unlikely to linger in memory.
Little Did I Know, the Swedish romcom that has broken box office records in its home country, is now set to arrive in the UK. Based on the hugely popular novels by Martina Haag, which have sold over a million copies worldwide, the award-winning feature blends romance and heartbreak with sharp honesty about how love evolves over time. The film makes its UK premiere on 16 October, streaming exclusively on Viaplay via Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Fronted by one of Sweden's most recognisable talents, Alexandra Rapaport (The Sandhamn Murders, Veronika), the film brings Haag's own bestselling stories to life, with the author also stepping behind the camera to direct. Rapaport plays Petra, a woman who, at 50, appears to have the perfect life: a strong marriage, a thriving career, and two children. That image soon cracks when she discovers her husband's infidelity, setting her on a painful journey of reinvention.
Running in parallel, we also meet Petra as a restless teenager in the 1980s, played by Ella Hammarsten Liedberg. Her experiences of first love, rejection, and identity struggles add a poignant counterpoint to the older Petra's story. Through these intertwined timelines, the film paints a tender yet unsparing portrait of how choices in youth echo across a lifetime.
Both hopeful and bittersweet, Little Did I Know (There is Something Going On) captures the fragility of relationships while celebrating the resilience needed to begin again. At once funny, devastating, and deeply human, it promises to connect with anyone who has loved, lost, and wondered what might have been.
Swedish with English subtitles. Released Thursday 16 October.
Asian Persuasion arrives on UK digital this August thanks to Miracle Media, following its win at the SoHo International Film Festival and a premiere in the US.
The film stars Dante Basco (Hook, Avatar: The Last Airbender) as Mickey, a down-on-his-luck chef who's struggling to keep up with his alimony payments. Desperate for a fix, he hatches a wild plan to find his ex-wife Avery, played by KC Concepcion (For the First Time, When I Met U), a new husband. With the help of his loyal mate Caspian (Kevin Kreider, Bling Empire, The Traitors), Mickey sets up a fake online dating profile in her name and soon stumbles across the handsome Lee, played by Paolo Montalban (Cinderella).
At first the scheme goes better than anyone could have hoped, but as Avery starts to open her heart to the idea of a new man, Mickey realises he's not ready to let go. The big question is whether it's already too late to win her back.
Behind the camera is Jhett Tolentino, a Grammy and three-time Tony Award winner making his directorial feature debut. The film doubles as a love letter to New York City, celebrating its iconic landmarks, cultural mix and that spark of magic the city is famous for, all through the lens of the modern Asian American experience.
With its charismatic cast and heartfelt story, Asian Persuasion looks like a soulful and playful celebration of love, community and second chances.
Asian Persuasion on UK digital from 25 August (Miracle Media)
