Those who are not interested in the World Cup tonight have an excellent alternative, according to film enthusiasts. The new romantic film has been released yesterday Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) on Netflix and the first reactions are remarkably positive.
Voicemails to deceased sister
It’s on paper Voicemails for Isabelle a light-hearted romantic comedy, but viewers note that the film also has a surprisingly emotional side. The story revolves around Jill, an ambitious chef who struggles with the loss of her sister Isabelle. To express her grief, she continues to leave voicemail messages on Isabelle’s old telephone number. What Jill doesn’t know is that the number now belongs to someone else. Real estate agent Wes receives the messages, becomes fascinated by the woman behind the voicemails and develops feelings for her before they even meet. It leads to a romantic, but sometimes uncomfortable story about love, loss and the question of how honest you should be with the person you fall in love with.
Slightly creepy?
The leading roles are played by Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson. The cast also includes Nick Offerman, Harry Schum Jr., Ciara Bravo, Lukas Gage and Billie Lourd. While the film has many romantic comedy moments, not everyone is completely convinced by the premise. Some reviewers point out that the idea of a man gathering information through personal voicemails to find the sender has an almost thriller-like quality. That said, most viewers seem particularly moved by the emotional core of the story.
Beeld: Still ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ via Netflix/Allyson Riggs
