There are no surprises in this amiable little rom-com from across the pond, and for many audiences, that’s not necessarily bad news.  If you find yourself in the mood for a mild diversion that gently walks along a familiar path, Falling for Figaro will suffice. It is inoffensive, but essentially unremarkable.

Danielle Macdonald plays Millie Cantwell, an American in London whose very successful career as a fund manager has left her unfulfilled. Even her hot boyfriend (Shazad Latif) can’t seem to light her fire. What she wants, it turns out, is to be an Opera singer – maybe even make it to the “Voice of Renown” competition.

This revelation comes absolutely out of nowhere, but we go with it. She convinces a voice teacher (veteran actress Joanna Lumley) in the Scottish Highlands to take her on as a student, mainly by offering a good amount of money to a teacher who only has one client at the moment.

And with little fanfare, Millie packs up the car and ends up at the inn and pub which will become her home away from home as she works with her cantankerous coach to get those pipes into shape.

Meantime, the other student, Max (Hugh Skinner) sees Millie as unwelcome competition for the attention and extremely hard won encouragement of Lumley. It is obvious from the very beginning that these two will find that there is a whisper of chemistry that might develop into something more.

As I say, there are no surprises. Things happen almost exactly as you expect. Even the characters don’t seem too taken aback by any of the plot developments. They just move from one plot point to the next. In other words, we don’t ever really believe that there is much at stake for anyone involved.

The one thing I will say that is not like every other film in this genre is who director Ben Lewin cast as his leading lady: Macdonald is not a skinny waif with a fake movie star figure – she has the kind of real body that doesn’t often find its way onscreen in romantic roles like this.

She has the attention of two good-looking guys and, admirably, there is never any mention about her size or whether she would be found alluring by these guys in real life. I liked that about the film.

Also, as the title suggests, you will hear familiar Opera songs sung well (unless the script calls for the singing to be less than stellar, of course) and that’s a plus.

While I cannot recommend it as a good film, I can say that it will be a good enough film for the right viewer at the right time. Yes, Mom, I am talking to you.

Falling for Figaro | 2 out of 4 Stars | In Theatres and On Demand