exxotica41
This intense, engaging, touching, moving and poignant film is about a beautiful and intricate love story between Michael and Sophie and aside from their first meeting, their chemistry thereafter is UNDENIABLE !! They both fall head over heels in love, very quickly and although they are both broken somewhat and hiding terrible secrets from one another, because they are both too afraid to be completely open and honest for fear of being judged and/or rejected, etc
nevertheless, they are completely absorbed with one another and enjoy many amazing and memorable moments together throughout and this is precisely why it is SO sad that they don't have a clearer communication, because their potential to evolve together is immense, but cruel circumstances brings these lovers to tragic ending !!! I was shocked and disappointed, because I was really rooting for these two to find the strength and courage to work it through before their fates meet unspeakable consequences ... I hope that Part 2 is in the makings, Mr. Eric Schaeffer !!! Please bring her back to life somehow ... there is a world of possibilities ...
williams65
This is the film that made me write my first review of a film. It made me smile and almost cry in equal amounts. I found it neither predictable nor boring. I love the leading actress, beautiful to watch. The story has so many stories entwined within it, it was like unwrapping presents. Although a love story, it also explores the relationships that the lead characters, especially Sophie, have with other characters. It's not a happy ending but I'm not a happy ever after fan of American films. It's a Juliet and Romeo type of ending that leaves you slightly reeling. However, for all its quirkiness, the whole film had a really natural feel, even when dealing with unusual elements. I knew nothing of the director before watching this film and chose it solely on a brief synopsis on netflix. In my book, an excellent choice.
sashailic222
I've never been too much of a fan of Romantic films, simply because watching two character's go through the same song and dance as they do in most romantic films, bores me to death. This film was so refreshing to watch because, through it's entirety, it never lies to you. Most of the time love is hard and it makes you sick. Although it feels beautiful it hurts. This film doesn't just show the viewer the truth, it punches them right in the stomach with it. The greatest films I've ever seen (at least in my opinion) are the ones that stay with you days after you've finished them. Whether it's being joyful, sad, or uncomfortable, it has left you feeling SOMETHING and left you contemplating it over and over. This definitely was one of them! From the dialog to the visuals, this movie was so incredibly moving and beautiful. I'm so glad that all my anticipation for it's release was not met with even an ounce of disappointment. I really appreciate this film and hope that many other's will as well!
blueseatredseat
There are few films that portray adult relationships in a realistic light, fraught with the complex shades that we who are adults know exist. Not just the black and white. This is one of those films.I loved that this film shows the struggles that exist in all romantic relationships along with the soft and loving parts. The script is deftly written, with extremely natural dialog, both funny and poignant at every turn and those turns happen sometimes on the heels of each other, much like life.We are live in the gray know that life has many shades as do our sexualities, moods, psyches, and I revel in films that have the maturity to discuss that fact.
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