Prime Video’s latest romantic comedy offering comes in the form of Picture This. Pia (Simone Ashley) has always marched to the beat of her own drum despite her family’s wishes to settle down and find a husband. When she receives a prediction that true love will find her in five dates, they step up to the plate to play matchmaker. Their plans may be thwarted, however, when her ex Charlie (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) reappears.

Ashley soared to fame in Netflix’s Sex Education and Bridgerton. For her first leading role, I thought she did a commendable job. Her character stuck to her guns no matter what and always put her passion for photography first. I had no idea she could be funny either; her little quips and one liners combined with the physical aspects worked well. Fiennes Tiffin has come a long way since the After series. I’m glad that he’s putting himself forward for different roles and getting more out there.

Laxmi (Sindhu Vee), Mukul (Adil Ray) and Sonal (Anoushka Chada) make up Pia’s mother, father and sister. They were all perfectly casted. Everyone gelled well and it did feel like a proper family. I can’t forget Pia’s best friend Jay (Luke Fetherston). Seemingly the brother she never had, their scenes were so genuine.

While the chemistry between our two leads was cute, I can’t say that the film was really a romcom. The main focus was definitely on Pia and while I preferred that direction more, I do think it would be confusing to those expecting more swoon-worthy moments.

Picture This didn’t quite deliver on the romance aspect. Where it made up for was in the running theme of family. That was where the true heart of the film laid and that is where it excelled the most.

Rating: ♥️♥️.5