I have yet to watch this film, but I will after this thoughtful review. I especially like your summary where you state: "We also lose out on the ability to learn a more nuanced language to express ourselves and our understanding of a context. You can debate long after the film ends if Julie should have rejected Anthony outright when she found out about his problem, but to do so would be to undermine a much richer, more valuable experience." Nuance is a key, and lacking in today's climate. Most times love (especially first love) is more complex and less tidy than we like to admit.
Very well put. If it helps sway you, I just watched the second part (rented it for $4) which exceeded my expectations. It asks the question, “Is there all this is?” and touches on grief, memory and resilience. Such beautiful stuff! Let me know what you think and thanks for the kind note.
Beth, this is so beautifully and sensitively written. I always remember a scene where they're having a seemingly normal conversation in the dining room, but you can see one of the mirrors in the room is smashed. It was such a powerful metaphor for their relationship.
Thanks Rob! And I remember that scene well and it’s a very moving metaphor. The previous scene where he cuts himself I couldn’t quite make out what was going on until I saw the after effects. So good!!!
I have yet to watch this film, but I will after this thoughtful review. I especially like your summary where you state: "We also lose out on the ability to learn a more nuanced language to express ourselves and our understanding of a context. You can debate long after the film ends if Julie should have rejected Anthony outright when she found out about his problem, but to do so would be to undermine a much richer, more valuable experience." Nuance is a key, and lacking in today's climate. Most times love (especially first love) is more complex and less tidy than we like to admit.
Very well put. If it helps sway you, I just watched the second part (rented it for $4) which exceeded my expectations. It asks the question, “Is there all this is?” and touches on grief, memory and resilience. Such beautiful stuff! Let me know what you think and thanks for the kind note.
Beth, this is so beautifully and sensitively written. I always remember a scene where they're having a seemingly normal conversation in the dining room, but you can see one of the mirrors in the room is smashed. It was such a powerful metaphor for their relationship.
Thanks Rob! And I remember that scene well and it’s a very moving metaphor. The previous scene where he cuts himself I couldn’t quite make out what was going on until I saw the after effects. So good!!!