What Is ‘Wish You Were Here’ About?

The pair instantly fall for each other, staying up all night and daydreaming (nightdreaming?)

of the life they’ll have together.

Isabelle Fuhrman and Mena Massoud close, possibly about to kiss, in Wish You Were Here

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The rest of the cast turns in solid performances throughout,making for a film with many powerful moments.

Plus: what can fans expect in terms of new twists?

Altogether,Wish You Were Hereis a promising debut from Stiles.

Teresa Palmer as Steph in Wish You Were Here.

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At the same time,the film’s script shortchanges major moments that the narrative hinges upon.

Is love at first sight real?

Do whirlwind romances happen?

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Wish You Were Herecomes to theaters on January 17.

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