All of You has all the pieces for a great romcom: two excellent leads in Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots, who share undeniable chemistry, Goldstein delivering a more nuanced and charming performance reminiscent of his Roy Kent character, a well-crafted script; efficient time jumps, and engaging dialogue.
Yet, despite these strong elements, the film’s premise ultimately undermines its potential. The concept of soulmate matching is used to justify relationship infidelity, presenting a narrative that feels ethically questionable. The movie also struggles to explore the soulmate concept in depth, leaving it largely unexamined and shallow compared to last year’s Fingernails. Additionally, the film becomes detached from the main character’s actions, resulting in a state of indecision that borders on cowardice. It sets up conflict but fails to address it, resulting in a third act that falls into extreme repetitiveness, rehashing previous events to the point of exhaustion. At least it avoids depicting the third character in the love triangle as unlikable.
Had All of You remained a simple love story—focused solely on a classic romance without the complications of soulmate matching or a love triangle—it might have been more effective. Sometimes, less is more, and in this case, a more straightforward love story could have delivered a more satisfying emotional experience. Ted Lasso already achieved this much better.