Netflix’s Divisive Dark Romance Reminders of Him Officially Surges to No. 1, Bringing Colleen Hoover Back to the Top
A Hoover adaptation arrives
Reminders of Him is based on Colleen Hoover’s 2022 novel, which has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide. The story is described as exploring motherhood, forgiveness and the healing power of love.
Maika Monroe leads the adaptation, joined by Lauren Graham, Tyriq Withers and Bradley Whitford. Country singer Lainey Wilson also appears, making her feature-film debut as Amy Matthews.
Reviews were divided
The film received mixed critical reactions. Collider reviewer Isabella Soares gave it a 6/10 and praised Monroe and Withers’ ability to hold viewers’ attention in a genre new to them.
Other critics called the movie uneven and corny. One review criticized the script for placing its actors in situations said to resemble bad movies rather than real life.
Netflix ranking climbs
After its recent move to Netflix, Reminders of Him quickly rose to the top position on the service’s U.S. top ten. Hoover fans with subscriptions have helped propel the film’s streaming performance. The result follows the theatrical success of other recent Hoover adaptations, including It Ends with Us and Regretting You.
Key points
- Reminders of Him is now No. 1 on Netflix’s U.S. top ten.
- The film adapts Colleen Hoover’s 2022 novel, which has sold over 6.5 million copies globally.
- Maika Monroe stars alongside Lauren Graham, Tyriq Withers and Bradley Whitford.
- Critical responses ranged from praise for the leads to complaints about the script.