10/32
movie, Boy A (2007)
Narrative
An aspiring chef and a recent divorcee have their lives changed forever when a chance meeting brings them together in a decade-long, deeply moving romance. Director John Crowley also directed Andrew Garfield in the first Garfield film. Is It a SinWritten by Al HazanStarring Allie Hazan. Nonlinear Structure: A Double-Edged Sword We live in a time when nonlinear structure makes bold narrative choices. While this adds complexity to the story, making it feel like a series of fragmented flashbacks or dreamlike flashbacks, it comes at the cost of emotional connection.
A linear approach could have allowed for a deeper connection
Constantly jumping between different moments in the relationship keeps the audience fully immersed in the main events. As a result, some key moments feel rushed and we miss the opportunity to really absorb the emotions and implications of certain scenes. Almut’s Career: A Missed Opportunity One of the elements I missed in We Live in Time was a deeper dive into Almut’s career as a chef. We’re told that cooking is her passion, but the film doesn’t spend much time exploring why it’s so important to her. What sacrifices has she made to get where she is?
Product Placement: A Little Distraction Let’s talk about Weetabix moments
What role does the kitchen play in her identity and how does it contrast with her personal struggles? By ignoring this aspect, the film misses an opportunity to add depth to her character. This would have helped not only connect the viewer more with her journey, but also make her internal conflict of balancing career and family feel more immediate and relatable. When the product literally becomes part of the conversation, it feels like the movie just took a break to sell us breakfast. It’s a moment that makes you wonder, “How much did Weetabix pay for this?” It didn’t ruin the movie, but I definitely could have done without the mid-movie snack commercial.
Their chemistry alone makes the film worth watching
Strong performances hold it together Despite its flaws, We Live in Time is held together by incredible performances from Garfield and Pugh. . Both actors are able to convey raw emotion deeply, carrying the weight of the film’s emotional core. Conclusion In the end, We Live in Time is not a revolutionary film, but an honest one. It’s a deeply personal story of love, time and loss, and while it doesn’t always hit every emotional beat, it still offers moments of true beauty.
If you’re a fan of character-driven romance and strong performances, this is a movie worth checking out
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