It brought ‘Made in Italy’ to mind, sharing a similar feel as it presents the charm of traditional Italian countryside life against the backdrop of an unconventional romantic story. Anna (Halle Bailey), who had ambitions of becoming a chef, is adrift after her mother's passing from cancer, having lost both her job and place to live. Her friend has been encouraging her to use her plane ticket to Italy, but she’d resis…

The idea that copying something can be a compliment doesn't hold true when that imitation becomes too similar, and much of the appeal is lost. That’s essentially what went wrong with this eagerly awaited romantic comedy from director Kat Coiro, who previously worked on short films, music videos, and television projects. Halle Bailey plays Anna, a young woman hoping to become a chef who has been stuck in a rut as a Ne…