Falling for Figaro

A movie that offers nothing more than a warm glow, great music and a romance that rises effortlessly above the stereotypical.

Although undeniably predictable and unambitious, Falling for Figaro gets by thanks to the excellent actors and a quietly subversive sense of humour. Lumley steals the show, but that comes as no surprise.

Falling for Figaro’s story is as predictable as burning dinner before your in-laws’ arrival. But the prosaic beats are offset by Joanna Lumley and Danielle Macdonald’s enjoyable performances.

An adorable comedy, the romance is in part about being in love with opera.

You know where this is all heading, but Macdonald makes a pleasant presence and Lumley is a scream.

A corny, cute-enough carpe diem comedy...

It’s no surprise that Lumley is absolutely fabulous and will draw most of the audience, but it’s Macdonald who makes the biggest impression.

Even if you don't expect much, it may not quite meet your expectations.

[It] hits all the predictable beats of a romantic [film] about a woman who goes outside her comfort zone and ends up finding true love. Thanks to a charming performance from Danielle Macdonald, the movie is slightly better than the usual schmaltz.

Falling for Figaro catches rom-com fun.