Former ugly duckling Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton) returns to the village to sell her late mother's house. She rekindles feelings in former love handyman Andy Cobb. Andy works at the writers retreat of Nicholas Hardiment. Smug writer Nicholas is cheating on his wife Beth and she finds out. Tamara immediately catches everyone's attention as the men recall her with her big nose. She's a columnist and has an interview with obnoxious rock drummer Ben Sergeant. They get together and she accepts his offhanded marriage proposal. Andy is jealous. Restless local teens Jody and Casey are Ben fanatics and want Ben for themselves. Jody sends an email from Tamara's account and chaos ensues.
Director Stephen Frears creates a fluffy chaotic romantic comedy. The comedy is dark and light. This is a criss-cross of light and dark intents. There are some fun turns by these actors. Jessica Barden is memorable as the bratty teen. The kids are like crazy fairies interfering with the love affairs of the villagers. Gemma Arterton is the perfect heart breaker and broken heart. Roger Allam is such a creep and a charming one at that.
Director Stephen Frears creates a fluffy chaotic romantic comedy. The comedy is dark and light. This is a criss-cross of light and dark intents. There are some fun turns by these actors. Jessica Barden is memorable as the bratty teen. The kids are like crazy fairies interfering with the love affairs of the villagers. Gemma Arterton is the perfect heart breaker and broken heart. Roger Allam is such a creep and a charming one at that.