‘Reminders of Him’: A Quintessential Knight-in-Shining-Armor Story

As generic as it is, any time you see a plot twist coming like a slow-motion haymaker, you’ll cheerfully lean in and allow yourself to get knocked out.

Mark Jackson

Film Critic

3/21/2026|Updated: 3/21/2026

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PG-13 | 1h 54m | Romantic Drama | 2026

Everything about the romantic drama “Reminders of Him” is easily predictable, absurdly straightforward—and quite watchable. It has no problem with pushing every sentimental button there is, while telling a simple story about broken people trying to find love and lost family connections.

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.