Netflix fans are calling the new romantic comedy Voicemails for Isabelle a tearjerker, as the film quickly climbed the streaming rankings after its release on Friday, June 19. The movie, starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, is currently second only to the true crime documentary Maternal Instincts on the platform's film chart.
A Heartbreaking Start
The film opens with a devastating blow: lead character Jill (Zoey Deutch) loses her beloved sister Isabelle (Ciara Bravo) within the first few minutes. Struggling to cope, Jill begins recording voicemails on Isabelle's old phone number, unaware that it has been reassigned to Austin-based property agent Wes (Nick Robinson).
An Unexpected Connection
Wes becomes captivated by the heartfelt messages and decides to meet Jill in San Francisco. However, a secret he harbors could threaten their budding romance. The film also features comedy icon Nick Offerman as Jill's overbearing pastry chef boss, Chef Bastien, blending emotion with humor.
Viewers React
Social media has been flooded with emotional reactions. One X user wrote: "As an older sister, 'Voicemails for Isabelle' DESTROYED ME!" Another commented: "Well Voicemails for Isabelle made me an emotional wreck. It was super cute though." A third viewer posted: "Voicemails for Isabelle - the new Netflix film that genuinely took 13 minutes to bring me to tears and was an absolute joy to watch."
Critical Acclaim
On IMDb, a 10/10 review stated: "This movie was absolutely amazing. I stayed up until 2:00 am to watch it the minute it came out. It's deep but also such a feel-good movie!" Another fan gushed: "I wasn't expecting to feel so much. I never cry watching movies, but this was so raw and beautiful. Best movie I've watched in a long time."
Streaming Now
Voicemails for Isabelle is available to stream on Netflix. Viewers are advised to have tissues ready for this emotional yet uplifting romantic comedy.
