Okay, so I went into Picture This hoping for a fun, romantic, feel-good movie, especially with Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin leading. The premise? Solid. Pia (Simone Ashley) is a photographer struggling to keep her studio afloat, and she finds herself at a grand Indian wedding where she reconnects with childhood friend Charlie (Hero).
Sounds cute, right? Second-chance romance, vibrant cultural setting, stunning outfits—should’ve been a win. But man… something just did not click. The movie looked beautiful, the comedy landed, but the romance? That thing was struggling for air. 😬
Picture This – Movie Short Review
First off, let’s acknowledge the obvious: Simone Ashley is an absolute goddess. Every single outfit? Perfection. The wedding visuals? Stunning. The location scouting and set design? Chef’s kiss. But all that beauty couldn’t save the fact that there was zero romantic buildup. Pia and Charlie go from awkward childhood acquaintances to “suddenly in love” with no real transition. I kept waiting for that slow burn, the longing glances, the tension… but nope. It was like the script just decided they were together, and we had to roll with it.
And speaking of chemistry—where was it? I love Simone, and Hero has definitely leveled up since his After days, but together? They had the romantic energy of two coworkers forced to share an Uber. I’m sorry, but I need some kind of spark, and this just wasn’t it. The funniest part? I still watched the entire thing, hoping something would change. It never did. 😭
That being said, the comedy was actually great. Jay (Rish Shah) completely stole the show as Pia’s best friend, and their friendship felt so genuine. Honestly, if the movie had just been about Pia navigating her career struggles with Jay hyping her up in the background, I would’ve been all in. I also liked that the romance took a backseat to Pia’s personal journey. It wasn’t just about getting the guy—it was about her figuring out what she wanted, which I appreciated.
Overall, Picture This was a fun but frustrating watch. The visuals? Amazing. The humor? Great. But the romance? A total flop. I really wanted to root for Pia and Charlie, but it’s hard to ship a couple when they have the chemistry of a damp paper towel. 😅 Still, if you love Simone Ashley (and let’s be real, who doesn’t?), it’s worth watching just for her.
Picture This short review: pretty but painfully lacking in romance.
Picture This (2025) Movie Quotes
“What if I don’t want to get married? I’m building a life for myself. I don’t need a man to do that.”
“Hejust turned out to be another suburban boy, and I’m a smoking hot diva. Plumes of hotness.”
“I would literally stab a baby in the throat to have your bone structure.”
“This is what I’ve been trying to tell people. The Earth is flat.”
“I still think about you, Pia.”
“You’re a beautiful, strong, independent woman, and… You have a lot of people in your corner. You just gotta let them in.”
“Come on, what have you got to lose? You might even get some D.”
“That is highly unlikely. It’s like an abandoned subway down there.”
“I thought being independent meant being alone. But taking photos… made me realize the kind of life that I wanted to have.”
“Sometimes, Pia, we have to take a risk. Even if it’s scary.”
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