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Netflix viewers clearly can’t get enough of “Voicemails for Isabelle.” The romantic comedy has shot straight to the streamer's No. 1 movie spot since its release, and that’s most likely down to its comforting premise that feels refreshingly modern."Voicemails for Isabelle" follows a young woman who leaves deeply personal voicemails for her late sister, unaware that the phone number has been reassigned to a stranger, who becomes captivated by the voice behind the messages.If that setup sounds a little like “You’ve Got Mail,” you're not imagining it. “Voicemails for Isabelle” puts its own spin on the classic mistaken-connection rom-com formula while including plenty of emotional twists along the way. So, if you've already finished Netflix's latest chart-topper and are looking for something with a similar mix of romance and longing, these five movies should be at the top of your watchlist.‘Love Again’ (2023)
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To say “Love Again” and “Voicemails for Isabelle” have the exact same premise would be an understatement. When you read the synopsis, you’ll be surprised at how similar they actually are. “Love Again” is actually an English-language remake of the highly successful 2016 German box office hit, which was itself based on a popular romance novel by Sofie Cramer. It feels like an unabashed, highly earnest love letter to the whimsical, “destiny” romances of the late 1990s and early 2000s.Mira Ray (Priyanka Chopra) is a children’s book author struggling after the death of her fiancé, John (Arinze Kene). To cope, she continues sending heartfelt text messages to his old phone number, unaware it has been reassigned to journalist Rob Burns (Sam Heughan). Intrigued by the messages, Rob becomes determined to find the woman behind them while working on a profile of singer Celine Dion. When Mira and Rob eventually meet, they form a close connection, but Rob keeps the truth about the texts secret.Stream on Hulu/Disney+‘You’ve Got Mail’ (1998)
