Voicemails for Isabelle Review
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Guy Lodge · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 19, 2026
Key points
- Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson star in 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'
- The film's premise is criticized as unromantic and gimmicky.
- Leah McKendrick directs the romantic comedy with a formulaic approach.
- The film tries to compensate with charm but fails to deliver genuine romance.
- Variety calls the title one of the least romantic in a romcom.
Variety reviews 'Voicemails for Isabelle,' a romantic comedy directed by Leah McKendrick. The film features Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in leading roles, who try to elevate a formulaic premise with charm and energy. Despite their efforts, the movie struggles to deliver genuine romantic appeal, relying on a gimmicky concept that feels more like a hard sell than a heartfelt story. The film attempts to blend humor and romance but ultimately falls short of expectations, offering a predictable and underwhelming experience.
Read the original story: Variety — by Guy Lodge