The popular Bridgerton series on Netflix and the impending Persuasion adaption, among other media, are bringing new life to the Regency era and bringing it back into fashion. Mr. Malcolm's Collection is a valuable addition to the increasing, er, list of Regency romances. Even though its plot lacks overarching stakes, the Emma Holly Jones-directed Mr. Malcolm's List has a lot of charm, a great ensemble with great chemistry, and plenty of humour. Suzanne Allain wrote the screenplay, which she adapted from her novel of the same name.
In London's elite society, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is starting her fifth social season as a single lady. This unpleasant event occurred in 1818, and Julia was already hearing comments about removing herself from the way to make room for the "younger" women getting ready for the marriage mart. However, Julia is very proud of herself and carries on regardless of the stares and rumours. After a brief courtship with Mr. Jeremiah Malcolm (p Drsù), who insists that they only went out once, Julia is mortified to hear that, as a result of her disastrous outing, she has been caricatured in a london social paper.
The success of Mr. Malcolm's List is largely down to the quality of its cast. Pinto and Drusù have great chemistry, and when they are in the same scene, sparks start to fly. Ashton stands out among the rest of the actors because she has such a dynamic on-screen presence. Her scenes with Jackson-Cohen (who is pretty funny in this scene) and Theo james from The Time Traveler's wife are particularly charming and lovely. Throughout all honesty, there should have been much more of these kinds of encounters in the movie. It's unfortunate that the movie's pacing and plot—which occasionally only succeeds because the characters are driven to keep it moving despite its logical flaws—limit it from reaching new heights.
In London's elite society, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is starting her fifth social season as a single lady. This unpleasant event occurred in 1818, and Julia was already hearing comments about removing herself from the way to make room for the "younger" women getting ready for the marriage mart. However, Julia is very proud of herself and carries on regardless of the stares and rumours. After a brief courtship with Mr. Jeremiah Malcolm (p Drsù), who insists that they only went out once, Julia is mortified to hear that, as a result of her disastrous outing, she has been caricatured in a london social paper.
The success of Mr. Malcolm's List is largely down to the quality of its cast. Pinto and Drusù have great chemistry, and when they are in the same scene, sparks start to fly. Ashton stands out among the rest of the actors because she has such a dynamic on-screen presence. Her scenes with Jackson-Cohen (who is pretty funny in this scene) and Theo james from The Time Traveler's wife are particularly charming and lovely. Throughout all honesty, there should have been much more of these kinds of encounters in the movie. It's unfortunate that the movie's pacing and plot—which occasionally only succeeds because the characters are driven to keep it moving despite its logical flaws—limit it from reaching new heights.
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