Testament of Youth

2015 "Divided by war. United by love."
7.2| 2h9m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 04 June 2015 Released
Producted By: Sony Pictures Classics
Country: United States of America
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Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.

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Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!
AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.
Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Thomas Drufke It's not an overly similar movie, but as I've recently watched Atonement, Testament of Youth gave me that same sort of touchingly effective drama with a backdrop of a world war. Obviously, the two are very differently told films. But they proved to each impress in a similar way. For Testament of Youth, this was Alicia Vikander and Kit Harrington's coming out party, at least in the film world. The latter is famous for his turn in that one certain HBO show while Vikander hadn't really done anything of notoriety before this, and she is absolutely the best part about this film. Whether it be as the tomb raiding Lara Croft, the grieving Isabel Graysmark, or the curious Ava, she is brilliant in anything she does. In fact, she's quickly becoming one of my favorite actresses to watch, merely for the sheer charisma she brings with every role. And as much as I want to commend Harrington, Taron Egerton, Dominic West (who ironically also plays her father in Tomb Raider), Colin Morgan, Hayley Atwell, and Emily Watson, no one comes close to Vikander's performance here. If this film didn't get lost in her year of Danish Girl & Ex Machina, perhaps she could have been an awards contender for this film. In fact, this may be my favorite performance of hers. Can I be anymore genuine about her utterly genuine turn?9.0/10
adonis98-743-186503 A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I - a story of young love, the futility of war, and how to make sense of the darkest times. Vikander's and Harrigton's terrible love chemistry and the whole World War I plot that goes nowhere is what makes Testament of Youth a boring and bland love drama that doesn't do things different or keeps the viewer entertained. (0/10)
ianharrison747 Reeking of romance, spotless unrealistic visuals, awful casting and not a speck of dust. This is a lovely, sad, nice and boring film. It has nothing to do with the brilliant book. Vera is portrayed as a two dimensional character ignoring her complex and fascinating ideals and ideas. Imprinting glamour serves to distort and dilute a classic piece of writing. 'Lets get some tea..' Just about sums up the inane script. More pregnant pauses than a maternity ward and they really didn't capture the institutional gloom at the time. Still nice hat though..
Hellmant 'TESTAMENT OF YOUTH': Four Stars (Out of Five)A British biographical-drama flick; based on the memoir, of the same name, by Vera Brittain. The story deals with Brittain's time spent as a nurse, in World War I London, while also coping with the loss of loved ones. The movie stars Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton, Colin Morgan, Emily Watson, Dominic West, Miranda Richardson and Hayley Atwell. It was directed by James Kent and written by Juliette Towhidi. The film is pretty moving, at times, and it has an excellent leading lady performance (from Vikander).The story is set in 1914, when Vera Brittain (Vikander) was rebelling against her 'upper class' family's wishes. She enrolled in school, at Somerville College (in Oxford); and later served as a nurse, in the First World War. Her brother Edward (Egerton), fiancé Roland (Harington) and friends, Victor (Morgan) and Geoffrey (Jonathan Bailey), also enlisted in the military (at the same time). Brittain did her best to remain strong, while watching those close to her die in battle; as well as many others, including German soldiers. She survived to become a powerful pacifist, and inspiring writer.The film is beautifully shot, and acted. Vikander is a very impressive up-and-coming actress; and even Harington isn't bad in the film. I have to admit, parts of the movie almost had me in tears. Like all good war films, it shows how devastating the consequences (of the futile act) are. It's also an inspiring story of rebellion, and following your own dreams (as well).Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: https://youtu.be/j9uf6E4pnlw