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31 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91The PlaylistRobert DanielsThe PlaylistRobert DanielsThe rom-com is a rich and vital love story that breaks the mold with its visual acumen and bright spirit. “Rye Lane” doesn’t gesture toward an awkward cool; it’s an effortlessly cool picture that finds glee in the sights and sounds of these characters’ lush surroundings.
- 91The Film StageMichael FrankThe Film StageMichael FrankThough the film might be reminiscent of other walk-about-town rom-coms that came before, Rye Lane carries a sense of freshness.
- 90Screen DailyAmber WilkinsonScreen DailyAmber WilkinsonAllen-Miller achieves the Holy Grail of all great rom-coms in making us desperate to see the pair get together for good, while simultaneously not wanting this first flush of romance to end.
- 85SlashfilmBen PearsonSlashfilmBen PearsonLovable, uplifting, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face, "Rye Lane" is the funniest movie of 2023 so far and a highly satisfying walk-and-talk romance.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerThe Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerTake the plot of one of Richard Linklater’s Before movies, combine it with the eye-popping aesthetic of Wes Anderson, then set it within the ethnically diverse, highly photogenic South London enclave of Peckham, and you’ll wind up with Rye Lane.
- 80Screen RantPatrice WitherspoonScreen RantPatrice WitherspoonAllen-Miller’s inventive feature debut suspends everything one may know about moving on too soon and getting over heartbreak. The creative world she conjures is vibrant and entertaining, leading to an experience that is humorous and immersive.
- 80We Got This CoveredMartin CarrWe Got This CoveredMartin CarrThis vibrant indie rom-com from director Raine Allen Miller dives into the cultural melting pot of a globally recognized city, yet showcases it through the eyes of Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson). Slick, funny, and charming - 'Rye Lane' is one to watch.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawUnsubtle and on-the-nose though it undoubtedly is, there is also an amiable, upbeat energy.
- 50Slant MagazineDavid RobbSlant MagazineDavid RobbRye Lane’s antic energy and caricatured portrait of England’s capital city fail to make its central romance truly resonate.