Alice (And Jack

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Review of Alice and Jack: Romcom or Romantic Comedy? Domhnall Gleeson and Aisling Bea Shine!

Alice & Jack Series - Andrea Riseborough - Channel 4 - Domhnall Gleeson - Romantic Comedy

Check out the latest Channel 4 series starring Domhnall Gleeson, Aisling Bea, and Andrea Riseborough. Is it a traditional romcom or a refreshing take on the genre?

The Channel 4 series 'Alice and Jack' featuring Domhnall Gleeson, Aisling Bea, and Andrea Riseborough in leading roles has stirred up mixed reviews. Despite the stellar cast, the love story is criticized for lacking passion and believability. It presents an anti-rom-com vibe that challenges traditional romantic comedy tropes.

Andrea Riseborough's captivating performance adds depth to the narrative, making even mundane moments significant. The chemistry between Gleeson and Riseborough falls short, leaving viewers questioning the direction of the storyline.

In contrast to expectations of a warm, fuzzy romcom, 'Alice and Jack' offers a different perspective on love and relationships, showcasing narcissism and sapiness in a pretentious manner. The juxtaposition of talented actors with a debatable script amplifies the confusion around the series' direction.

As the show unfolds over 16 years, viewers witness the evolution of the characters and their tumultuous relationship. Despite the flaws in execution, the series keeps audiences engaged with its unconventional approach to storytelling.

Andrea Riseborough is renowned for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her roles, while Domhnall Gleeson's versatility as an actor is widely acknowledged. Channel 4's 'Alice and Jack' may not be the typical romantic drama, but it offers a fresh take on love and human relationships, challenging conventional norms.

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Alice and Jack review: romcom with Domhnall Gleeson and Aisling ... (The Irish Times)

Television review: With Domhnall Gleeson, Aisling Bea and 2023 Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough in lead roles, the Channel 4 series has much going for it, ...

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Alice & Jack review โ€“ Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson ... (The Guardian)

This love story is utterly lacking in passion, the characters seem like fools and the script is flimsy. Despite its talented leads, it's all so unbelievable ...

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Alice & Jack review: Don't expect a fuzzy romcom, even the stellar ... (Independent.ie)

New six-parter Alice & Jack (Channel 4, Wednesday and Thursday; all episodes streaming on channel4.com) is most definitely not that warm, fuzzy romcom. It's not ...

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Alice & Jack review โ€” I've fallen for this anti-rom-com (The Times)

Andrea Riseborough is the sort of actress who could read aloud the instructions on a shampoo bottle and make it seem as if she is peeling apart her soul, just ...

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Alice & Jack, Channel 4, review: Andrea Riseborough's anti ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson are narcissistic and sappy, respectively, in this pretentious foil to Netflix's current hit rom-com.

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Alice & Jack review: A love story lacking in chemistry and believability (The Independent)

Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough are fantastic actors, and Victor Levin a great writer... where did it all go wrong?

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Alice & Jack Cast: Who is the cast for the new Channel 4 Miniseries?... (The Irish Sun)

IT'S that time of year when love is in the air, so what better way to celebrate this than with a brand new romantic drama.Set over a period of 16 year.

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