Despite a lukewarm critical reception, the 2007 romantic comedy 'PS I Love You' has remained a fan favourite, with viewers questioning why it was so poorly reviewed. The film, based on Cecelia Ahern's best-selling novel, stars Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler as a couple navigating love and loss.
The story follows Holly (Swank) and Gerry (Butler), a married couple in Manhattan. After Gerry dies from an illness, Holly receives a series of messages from him, each ending with 'PS I Love You', which help her cope with grief and move forward. The film also features Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, and Kathy Bates.
Critics slammed the film as clichéd and unbelievable, and Swank's casting was criticised. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a score of just 25%. However, it was a box office success, grossing $156.8 million worldwide. Similarly, Ahern's novel received mediocre reviews but became a number one bestseller in several countries, including Britain and Ireland.
Fans have defended the film, with one viewer who lost her husband to cancer saying: 'This film helped me with my grieving process... I thought the cast was excellent.' Another added: 'I cannot for the life of me fathom out the poor ratings... It is just beautiful.' The film airs on BBC3 at 10.15pm tonight.
