78
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100The Observer (UK)Mark KermodeThe Observer (UK)Mark KermodeVividly rendered, and filled with tangible yearning, it strikes a balance between romantic passion and mundane domesticity, as the skin-prickling attraction of new love is tested by the day-to-day tribulations of real life.
- 80The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawIt’s a poignant and compelling Venn diagram of passion and heartache.
- 80The Irish TimesTara BradyThe Irish TimesTara BradyO’Connor, who caused a stir with his breakthrough turn in God’s Own Country, and Catalan actor Costa, share an easy and natural chemistry. They don’t blaze up the screen: they simmer and charm.
- 80Time OutPhil de SemlyenTime OutPhil de SemlyenCosta and O’Connor are terrific.
- 70Screen DailyJonathan RomneyScreen DailyJonathan RomneyA promising and emotionally mature romantic drama from British writer-director Harry Wootliff.
- 70VarietyGuy LodgeVarietyGuy LodgeIt might do writer-director Harry Wootliff a disservice to call her mature, thoughtfully conceived debut feature Only You one of the latter, but the tinderbox connection between stars Laia Costa and Josh O’Connor is what elevates this grown-up relationship study from respectable to lovable.