But while the film's tasty London settings add a whiff of elegance, Parker's confection collapses because we never believe Rachel and Luce as destined soul mates. The blame rests entirely with Perabo's meager performance.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
Chicago Reader by Andrea Gronvall
Strains so hard to be upbeat you can almost hear gears shifting.
ReelViews by James Berardinelli
Imagine Me & You isn't unpleasant, but it is unremarkable. If nothing else, it proves that gay romances can be just as uninspired as their heterosexual counterparts.
Village Voice by Laura Sinagra
Not only is there not enough panting to bunch any panties, this polite romp could use more of that other L-word: laughs.
Entertainment Weekly by Lisa Schwarzbaum
Congratulations are in order for Rachel's sexual awakening, but we might as well applaud the dull girl for falling in love with the nearest bunch of lilies rather than the florist.
The New York Times by Manohla Dargis
Enervating trifle.
The Hollywood Reporter by Michael Rechtshaffen
A pleasant if pedestrian British romantic comedy.
A year ago next week, Debra Messing's "The Wedding Date" arrived DOA. And now this. In terms of movies that matter, it looks as if the wedding-funeral motif will continue.
The film nearly works in spite of its adherence to formula, thanks to clever one-liners and appealing, sharply drawn supporting performances.