Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots star in a stirring near-futuristic romance as best friends who harbour an unspoken love for one another even after a test matches one of them up with their supposed soulmate.
It’s a recognizable near-future, Simon (Brett Goldstein) accompanies his best friend, Laura (Imogen Poots), as she takes a new test guaranteeing to match anyone with their soulmate. As Laura hurtles towards milestones with her new man, Simon begins to understand how deeply he cares about her, even if he’s not ready to accept it.
Despite their feelings, Simon and Laura must navigate the path destiny has laid out for them, before it all becomes too much and their love spills over into their complicated lives. All of You utilizes an innovative structure that presents a brief peek into the main characters’ lives before whisking us into the future, repeating this cycle to offer snapshots of a love that lasts a lifetime.
Goldstein also serves as co-writer alongside director William Bridges. Both have earned acclaim, with Goldstein having written on Ted Lasso, in addition to playing footballer Roy Kent and serving as co-executive producer. He also co-created the Emmy-nominated series Shrinking. Bridges, meanwhile, is known for one of Black Mirror’s most famous episodes, “U.S.S. Callister.” Their script is brought to life by affecting lead performances that have you hoping against hope they’ll find their happily ever after. It may be set in the future, but All of You shows love never changes.
JANE SCHOETTLE
Content advisory: sexual content, coarse language
Screenings
Royal Alexandra Theatre
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