Anna Daniels
Pierce Brosnan in a Heartbreaking Irish Romance? Prepare for Tears
Pierce Brosnan has just stepped out of a Bond film and into an emotional rollercoaster. The new trailer for Four Letters of Love has arrived, presenting itself as an artful romance that’s sure to tug at the heartstrings.
Lovers plagued by their past, spectral figures, a convent backdrop—did Nicholas Sparks receive an Irish upgrade while channeling his inner poet? Twitter is already shedding tears.
Why This Trailer is a Complete Tearjerker
To kick things off: Four Letters of Love is adapted from Niall Williams’ 1997 novel, a favorite among book clubs and the source of many teary-eyed moments for moms everywhere.
Now it’s coming to the big screen. And the trailer? It’s all about the atmosphere. Misty cliffs, distant gazes from children, and Helena Bonham Carter embodying sorrow like a true artist.
And then there’s Brosnan, navigating heartbreak and artistry with the same bittersweet charm he once reserved for martinis.
Interestingly, the two main characters—Nicholas and Isabel—hardly share any moments together in the trailer. It feels like The Notebook but with a two-decade separation, divine interventions, and an existential crisis over painting.
A bold comparison? Imagine Atonement and The Lovely Bones merging, raising a child who devours Wuthering Heights during a storm.
The Deeper Narrative: The Shift Towards Sadder Romances
There’s something intriguing (and possibly brilliant) unfolding in this genre. Contemporary romantic trailers focus less on the lovers and more on their yearning. It seems the film industry has decided that joy is overrated, opting instead for poetic anguish.
And Four Letters of Love fully embraces this approach.
This isn’t the first film to explore the “fated lovers separated by time and calamity” concept. But unlike some of Netflix’s more formulaic weepies (hello, The Last Letter from Your Lover), this film is drenched in Irish folklore and religious complexities—elements that resonate deeply and impact audiences like a haunting melody.
Adding an extra layer of depth, Polly Steele, the director, previously directed Let Me Go, a poignant real-life drama about generational pain. This isn’t her first foray into crafting heart-wrenching narratives.
Will You Give This a Watch or Disappear in Tears at the Cinema?
Let’s be real: you’ll either be swept up in its emotional narrative like a nostalgic crush or shake your head in disbelief.
The choice is yours.
Four Letters of Love | Official Trailer
Nicholas and Isabel are soulmates destined to meet, but love’s path is anything but smooth. As Nicholas’ father pursues a divine calling to paint, shattering their quiet life, Isabel’s world falls apart after a family tragedy. Sent to a convent, she and Nicholas endure heartbreak and separation.
