Why "People We Meet On Vacation" Did Not Meet Its Full Potential
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.

Four teenagers meet on a train bound for the seaside. Everyone has an untold story. Though nothing can now be resolved, their stories must be told.
Emily Henry’s adaptation reaches romance movie standards, but not romance reader standards.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
The film basically says she was a lost cause from the start. We don't get a sense of who Marilyn was.
The death of Grace's father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.