The Love Punch

A breezy, sunlit caper that coasts on charm and banter, making for an undemanding and pleasant escape.

Directed by

Joel Hopkins

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Starring

Emma Thompson, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie

Tagline

You can't pinch a diamond without stealing a few hearts.

Overview

Retirement at last! Middle-aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones is looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund — including his own — has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate, Richard sets out to track down the shady businessman behind the fraud.

How it feels

Light, warm, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Betrayal, revenge, love, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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