Sylvie's Love - Reviews

It’s a film that both looks and feels the part, a handsomely made love story that’s easy to fall in love with.

The period costuming is also a dream, with Thompson as striking as any Golden Age heroine in a teal Chanel gown and white elbow-length gloves.

...soak in the plush composition of Sylvie's setting and watch a serenely lovely Thompson...

Combining beautiful aesthetics with winning performances from Thompson and Asomugha, Sylvie’s Love is the rare Black period drama that tells a sweet and satisfying love story without revolving around the racial adversity of the era.

...takes some intriguing and absolutely plausible turns, giving what had already been an involving love story an extra layer of resonance.

...a sweet and sincere portrayal of Black love, a film where race permeates the lives of our protagonists without detracting from the fantasy of their romance.

Here is Tessa Thompson’s willful character Sylvie, an elegant vision by a dazzling ‘60s-style marquee, carrying herself with poise and grace in a regal blue frock right before she runs into the one that got away years ago.

The chemistry between Thompson and Asomugha is undeniably gorgeously and results in refined onscreen performances which are both engaging and heart-warming.

Thompson and football pro-turned-actor Asomugha bring a pleasing wholesomeness to their characters and carry the film with sincere performances.

...sweet and earnest...