FirstWitch
A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
Arianna Moses
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Bob
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
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.
amyvsings
So honestly I thought this movie was refreshing. It is shocking to watch sometimes because of the violent sexual nature, but well worth it. The characters were well acted and believable. The story was well developed. I was never bored or disappointed. As a psychologist, I felt the character's issues were well written and accurately depicted throughout the film. I hate movies that are too "Hollywood" with the same old boring themes. This was a nice change from the typical romantic films. I don't know enough about S&M to judge the validity there, but I felt that this movie was very moving. It dives deep into human vulnerability. If you are looking for something different and interesting then I highly recommend it! It's a movie to watch when you're feeling melancholy.
neiest
The movie is a little boring. There are some good aspects to the plot, but it doesn't seem to come together as well as it could have. Schaeffer should have cast someone else in his role. The character he plays has great lines and wit, but Schaeffer doesn't deliver well, and comes off as fruity and very annoying. It's obvious that this guy (Schaeffer) thinks a lot of himself, even though he's trying to appear to be the 'everyday (depressed) Joe' in this and other movies; and he wants to do love scenes with beautiful foreign actresses(so maybe you can't blame him). The main reason to see this movie is Lizzie Brocheré. She's super cute and sexy and does a good job (much better than Schaeffer). This movie would have maybe been a 5 without her. The 'tragic' ending is a failed attempt; should have just had a happy one. I like movies that end in a way you wouldn't necessarily expect, but this one comes to a useless conclusion...he only knew her a couple of weeks.
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.
