An Affair to Remember [AppleTV]

This 1957 rom-com starred two great leads who had fantastic chemistry that helped to sell the slightly implausible, but utterly fairy-tale romantic, plot. The banter between Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr was excellent, especially in the first half when they were on the cruise. However, once they landed in NYC, the film felt a bit more maudlin and less interesting with the two stars apart. Individually, they were good actors but together, they were more electrifying and fun to watch. It was a pity that the film did not try to give them more individualism as we explored their private life. Nonetheless, this film remained a classic and the blueprint for many a modern rom-coms. It was funny and touching, a romantic fantasy escape for all generations. Simpler times with simpler stories.