Your Best Bet for the Evening: Netflix’s New Love Story

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This August, Netflix invites us to swap summer nights for the dreamy cobblestones of Oxford, as Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest lead My Oxford Year — a romantic comedy-drama with charm stitched into every scene.

Based on Julia Whelan’s beloved novel, the film follows Anna (Carson, luminous as ever), a brilliant and ambitious American chasing her academic dreams at Oxford, only to have her path unexpectedly entwined with Jamie (Mylchreest, the regal heartthrob you remember from Queen Charlotte). What begins as a chance meeting evolves into a love story that will tug — no, pull — at your heartstrings.

The film is a feast for the senses: Oxford’s honey-hued architecture, the elegance of collegiate fashion, and performances so sincere you’ll find yourself lingering in the moment long after the credits roll.

So, pour yourself a perfectly mixed Margarita, cocoon in your favourite cashmere throw, and have a box of tissues within reach. This isn’t just a movie — it’s an invitation to fall in love all over again.

Author: Kate Zakharova