Book of Love

Henry is a reserved English writer whose novel fails in the United Kingdom but becomes an unexpected hit in Mexico. Upon traveling there for a promotional tour, he discovers that the Spanish translator, Maria, rewritten his dull story into an erotic novel. Despite their conflicting personalities and Henry's anger, the two are required to travel across Mexico together for a series of book events, during which they develop a romantic connection.

The film was directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor, who also co-wrote the screenplay with David Quantick. This project follows her 2013 film Treading Water. The movie stars Sam Claflin as Henry and Verónica Echegui as Maria, with supporting roles played by Antonia Clarke, Horacio García Rojas, Melissa Pino, and Galya Vidal. A joint production between the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States, the film was produced by XYZ Films, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, and Pimienta Films.

Released in 2022 with a runtime of 106 minutes, the movie received a moderate reception. It holds a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 4,400 votes and a 5.6/10 on TMDB from 141 votes. Film critics gave the movie a rating of 5.5/10 across 43 reviews, which aligns with the general audience scores.