MR. MALCOLMโS LIST is a period rom-com film that left me wanting. And I donโt mean that in a good way. Iย usually adore this genre, but pretty costumes and lovely settings donโt make up for witty dialogue and pacing.ย
I was happy with the BRIDGERTON appeal of blind casting. It was fun and worked well, but MR. MALCOLMโS LIST is no BRIDGERTON or Jane Austin movie remake. It does not possess the sparkle and pizazz. Selina (Freida Pinto) is stunning in her role and quite fetching. Who wouldnโt fall for her? But I found the rest of the ensemble a little shallow and one-dimensional. I needed more to suspend my disbelief and take the obligatory chase scene at the end. I must say MR. Malcolmโs Mother (Dona Croll) was phenomenal in her supporting role. She played one tough lady, to be sure.ย
MR. MALCOLMโS LIST is not bad. It just could have been something much more. It is a sweet, gentle look at the extreme plotting and conniving that went on to get a husband in the early 1800s. It wonโt make you swoon or laugh out loud. It just is what it is. If you love these period pieces, you can attend the masquerade ball without reservation. As for me, I need more lust, longing, and love.ย
MR. MALCOLMโS LIST is available to stream on-demand.
