It’s All Coming Back to Me – Romantic Drama (2023)
Some stories don’t begin at the start. They begin at the moment when someone dares to feel again. It’s All Coming Back to Me, a 2023 romantic drama filled with music, memory, and second chances, is a story born from loss—but told with tenderness, humor, and heart. At its center is not just a love story, but the quiet rediscovery of self after grief. And guiding that journey, in a way only she can, is the legendary Céline Dion.
The film follows Mira, a young woman shattered by the sudden loss of her fiancé. Her world, once full of joy and certainty, collapses into silence. In her solitude, she begins sending heartfelt text messages to her fiancé’s old phone number—unaware that it now belongs to Rob, a man grappling with his own emotional wounds. Through those messages, something unexpected unfolds. A fragile connection takes shape, not built on instant attraction or grand gestures, but on shared vulnerability and quiet understanding.
Céline Dion makes her scripted film acting debut in It’s All Coming Back to Me (released internationally under the title Love Again) — a romantic comedy-drama released in early 2023. Starring opposite Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sam Heughan, Dion plays a fictionalized version of herself, weaving her music and presence into the story of heartbreak, connection, and rediscovery.
Despite a modest production budget of around $9 million, the film opened with approximately $1.2 million on opening day and grossed $2.4 million over its opening weekend, landing fifth at the North American box office . Its total domestic and international gross reached $12.7 million, making it a modest financial success.
Critically, the response has been mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 30% approval based on 46 critic reviews, with the consensus noting its predictable storyline despite Dion’s emotional soundtrack. Metacritic assigns a score of 32/100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. Critics called it occasionally campy but acknowledged heart-warming charm and praised Céline Dion’s genuine, grounded presence .
However, audiences were far kinder. CinemaScore reports an “B” grade from viewers, and over 80% of female audience members said they would definitely recommend the film.
A new twist in the film’s life cycle came when it began streaming on Netflix. Despite its lukewarm theatrical run, the film cracked Netflix’s Top 10 shortly after its global streaming debut, recording 5.1 million hours viewed over a single weekend and demonstrating strong viewer engagement.
This streaming popularity highlights a broader trend: gentle, music-driven romances labeled “comfort films” that may miss on the big screen but flourish in living rooms. Dion’s involvement—both as an actress and through her soundtrack—played a pivotal role in reigniting interest once the film reached a global streaming audience .
In the film, Céline Dion contributes five new songs and licenses six classic hits, including iconic tracks like “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” “All by Myself,” and “That’s the Way It Is.” These compositions serve not only as soundtrack but as emotional anchor points for the film’s protagonists.
So, while It’s All Coming Back to Me may not have become a blockbuster, it has found something just as valuable: heartfelt connection. Céline Dion’s authentic portrayal, combined with her emotional music, has transformed it into a quiet success—one that resonates long after the credits roll, especially within the embrace of streaming audiences.
Some voices comfort. Some voices heal. But Céline Dion’s voice reminds us that love never truly leaves. It echoes, it lingers, and when we’re ready—it sings us home. And if you have some time to dip in old memory, watch again the song right here.
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