‘P.S. I Love You’ is a touching romantic comedy based on the 2004 novel by David Bradford. Directed by Richard LaGravenese from a screenplay by him and Steven Rogers, the film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on December 21, 2007.
The film’s lead stars are Hilary Swank as Holly Kennedy and Gerard Butler as Gerry Kennedy, a couple whose love proves it cannot be separated by death. Other actors include Lisa Kudrow, Harry Connick Jr., and Kathy Bates.
In the beginning of the film, Holly and Gerry are a young and deeply in love married couple living in Manhattan. One winter, Gerry passes from a brain tumor, causing Holly to isolate herself from her family and friends.
On her 30th birthday, a cake is organized by Gerry before his death is delivered to Holly. It comes with a cassette that holds a recording from Gerry — the first of several and all of which end in “P.S. I love you.”
Holly continues to receive a series of letters and messages from him after his death. He encourages her to move forward with her life, offering Holly hope and comfort.
Despite her mother’s disapproval, Holly promises to fulfill Gerry’s final wishes, which includes a trip to his homeland of Ireland’s countryside with her friends.
There, Holly meets William, a singer in a pub one night. He painstakingly reminds her of Gerry and even sings the song “Galway Girl” to her, the song Gerry had sung to her when they first met.
To grapple with the grief of her lost husband, feelings for William, and a new career in design, Holly must learn to heal. The rest of the film follows Holly through the ups and downs of acceptance, all while keeping Gerry’s memory alive.
It initially received negative reviews from critics, mainly concerning casting, Butler’s poor effort in his Irish accent, and certain parts of script writing. However, its beautiful casting locations and witty humor make P.S. I Love You charming.
Viewers worldwide expressed their love at the box office, in which it grossed $156.8 million against a $30 million budget. One of the most favored aspects of the show was the beautiful cinematography of the filming location County Wicklow, Ireland.
P.S. I Love You is 125 minutes long and available to watch on Prime Video and Apple TV.