Review: To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Release date: February 12, 2020
Running time: 101 minutes
Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher

To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You ("To All The Boys 2") picks off right where the first film left off.  Covey (Condor) is adjusting to life with a boyfriend and all the good and bad that comes with it, only to have another letter from her past come back in full swing.  Now Covey must decide what to do with this new information and potential new crush.  

To All The Boys I've Loved Before was a fun high school drama that presented a likable character trying to cope with her deepest secret all of the sudden becoming very public.  To All The Boys 2 is slightly different in that Covey's secret is already out and she is trying to navigate this new world she is in.  On top of that, another boy from Covey's secret crushes enters the picture and messes with her internal emotions.  The story has plenty of high school drama, with all the angst and awkwardness that entails.  However, the movie is not too complex or gut-wrenching, it still has the same feel of the first film.  Even in the first movie, after Covey's secret letters are sent, it was more comical than cringey, and this movie has a very similar tone.  There are definitely cringe-worthy moments, but the overall film is a fun high school drama.  

It is really fun to revisit the characters we saw from the first film, however, since it picks off right from the end of the first movie, they haven't changed much.  The movie is a straight continuation of the first one, so if you liked the story and characters from the first, you will like this one.  Additionally, the new characters that are introduced are a welcome addition, adding a new layer to the story and drama.  The writing and situations of the film are fun to watch.  Sure, these high schoolers are way more in touch with complex emotions and are more emotionally mature than any high schoolers I have seen (a point which has a slight joke during this movie), but they have to be to allow this relationship drama movie to feel so fun.  There are some emotional scenes, but overall you get an entertaining, light-hearted, and lightweight film.  

To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You introduces a new character to the wonderful cast of the first film and progresses the story of this lighthearted teenage drama. 

Rent It

What to Watch This Weekend: February 14, 2020

In Theaters: Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is an entertaining re-imagining of the classic video game.  It's wonderful performances, great special effects, and plenty of humor and callbacks to the game will quickly entertain you!  For more information, check out our review!

In Theaters: The Photograph

The Photograph tells a fresh romantic drama, with realistic characters in a modern story layered with an amazing jazz and hip-hop soundtrack and believable dialog.  For more information, check out our review!

At Redbox: Ford v Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari is a high octane experience with fantastic acting, a compelling story, and a combination of exhilarating sound and heart pumping race scenes that will make you think you are on the track!  For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (Netflix): To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You

The follow up to Netflix's surpisingly entertaining teen rom-com continues the story of the characters that we met in the first movie and fans of the original should definitely put this on their Valentine's schedule.  And if you haven't seen the first one, make sure to check that out first! 

Streaming (Vudu Free With Ads): La La Land

La La Land is a celebration modern day Los Angeles and tells the story of two people pursuing their dreams in a city that is known to either make those come true, or crush them mercilessly.  This story is set against a backdrop of music and style that is intoxicating and exciting.   

Streaming (Amazon): Pati Patni Aur Woh

Pati Patni Aur Woh has entertaining moments with a likable cast who are put in some very ridiculous situations.  However, the film's rush to conclusion and desire to shoehorn a happy ending hurts the overall message.  For more information, check out our review!