A Tourist's Guide to Love

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 21, 2023

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Ratings

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lexysApr 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline was forced. The story about a person who just had a breakup then she/he travels to another country/place and eventually founding love there is just too cliche. There’s no chemistry between Amanda and Sinh. If the goal is to showcase the tourism of Vietnam, I think they weren’t able to do it well. Sinh is too anoying, he keeps on repeating the full name of Amanda, even asks what’s her wish like what?? And keeps on interrupting her alone time. They also weren’t able to establish why we should hate John. Why she should Sinh over John. Lastly, the part where they announced that the company was already sold? In front of their clients? Really? It was a waste of time.. CRINGE.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurApr 23, 2023

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MovieReviewMaveAug 31, 2023

IN A NUTSHELL:
A female executive at a travel agency goes through an unexpected breakup, and then travels to Vietnam on an assignment to go undercover and learn about a specific travel company for sale there.
The film was directed by K.IN A NUTSHELL:
A female executive at a travel agency goes through an unexpected breakup, and then travels to Vietnam on an assignment to go undercover and learn about a specific travel company for sale there.
The film was directed by K. Tsuchida, and written by Eirene Donohue.
On a personal note, I’ve been invited by a travel company that wants me to host some of their upcoming tours, and I’m super excited about it! Right now, we’re working on a Christmas Markets trip to Europe for either November or December! As soon as I get more details on the itinerary, I’ll let you know. If you’d like to be added to my list of people who’d like to tour great places with me, shoot me a note about when and where at trinaboice@gmail.com

THINGS I LIKED:
We get to travel to Vietnam in the movie! I always love seeing new places in films because it gives me ideas for my Bucket List. We get to see their ancient buildings, delicious food, beautiful countryside, fun markets, traditions, entertainment, music, and more. We also get to learn about the Vietnamese Tet celebration. This is the very first Netflix original movie to be shot in Vietnam!
Because of all the gorgeous scenery, this isn’t one of those movies that play in the background of your home while you do other things; you’ll want to actually watch it.
Rachael Leigh Cook is instantly likable in all of her films. All of her outfits were super cute on her. When is she going to start aging?
Fun fact: She and Missi Pyle starred together in the movie Josie and the **** Other cast members include an always amusing Missi Pyle, Ben Feldman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Nondumiso Tembe, and more.
Beautiful cinematography by Jon Keng.
We get to see a lot of character growth in the leading lady. As someone who has lived and traveled abroad, I know it’s actually hard to travel and not be changed by the experiences.
Lovely music and lyrics.
There are several running jokes threaded through the story that are tied up in a nice bow in the end. (“I know a guy…”)
There are a lot of lessons we can all learn from the wise Sinh Thach character (except he should have visited his grandmother more often).

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:
Filled with rom-com cliches.
The entire plot is super predictable and formulaic.
It seems odd that someone who works in the travel industry would be so averse to trying new things, right?
Sadly, there wasn’t much chemistry between the leading man and the leading lady. TIPS FOR PARENTS: No profanity.
An unmarried couple lives together.
Two of the tourists are a lesbian couple with their daughter.
We see a shirtless guy coming out of the water in slow motion.
A couple kisses.… Expand