The key to an enjoyable rom-com, no matter how escapist, are likeable characters. Millie is not likable. I know she's following her dream so I am supposed to root for her, but my god she learnt nothing on her journey. Who the hell has the money to quit their job, stay in a room in a pub for a year at 45 pounds a night (16,000 pounds!!!) plus lesson fees & meals? There wasn't a singing coach anywhere in London, you know - where the theatres are!! But even if you set that aside, I hoped when she explained to the Scottish locals that her high paying, supportive environment job "wasn't fulfilling" & the supportive boyfriend she left in London she'd learn something about how lucky she was, but nope. She goes from zero to contest finalist without ever overcoming anything, learning anything, sacrifing anything. She got what she wanted because she had the money to buy it, that's the lesson for all us losers. I love Hugh Skinner, I watched this largely because he was in it but if his character had turned out to be a serial killer I would not have been surprised. Why is he so surly & miserable? Why does he fall for Millie? Their interactions are all barbed & then they're making out & then he's proposing? PROPOSING??? She's an entitled cheater & he's a secret serial killer, this was not a pleasant relationship to watch. But Scotland is just so damned beautiful it salvaged some enjoyment, and the pub owner is so charming he also helps claw this back from the void. Give him a sequel where he gets the girl. He was lovely.
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