Love Me

Maybe this isn't for most people, but such experimental existential love stories are something I'll always admire. Through the love story between a satellite and a water buoy in the dystopian future, they have managed to show a lot of issues people face today. It especially felt real for people with trauma or who are neurodivergent. The way "Me" tries to imitate the love and happiness of people from the past to feel something, and how "Iam" learns how to feel through that, were incredibly relatable thought processes, even though the situations were not. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun gave incredible performances on top of all that. And I guess, this is what people say, "it's like a Black Mirror episode," even though I haven't seen Black Mirror.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Hauntingly Beautiful, Though Not As Tragic As It Could Be**

*Love Me*, starring the always captivating Kristen Stewart and the incredibly nuanced Steven Yeun, is a visually mesmerizing and emotionally intriguing film. The performances alone are worth the full five stars-both actors deliver deeply layered portrayals that linger long after the credits roll. Their chemistry is haunting and intimate, carrying the film even through its slower or more ambiguous moments.

That said, the story itself felt a bit mediocre. I found myself wishing it had leaned harder into tragedy-there were so many opportunities for deeper emotional devastation that the film seemed to pull back from. With a concept this bold and actors this talented, a more tragic arc could have elevated it from memorable to unforgettable.

Still, *Love Me* is an experience. It's strange, slow-burning, and laced with melancholy-just not quite as heart-wrenching as I hoped.

Love Me (2024) is a stunningly heartfelt film that delivers a profound exploration of love, loss, and redemption. Steven Yeun's performance is nothing short of extraordinary; he brings an emotional depth and authenticity that resonates deeply, making every scene feel raw and genuine. The story unfolds with a delicate balance of humor and poignancy, supported by a beautifully crafted script and breathtaking cinematography. The direction is masterful, guiding the narrative with subtlety and grace while keeping the audience emotionally invested throughout.

The film's score enhances every moment, immersing the audience in its emotional landscape, and the supporting cast contributes equally compelling performances, creating a rich tapestry of relationships and emotions. Every element, from the nuanced dialogue to the visually striking imagery, feels meticulously designed to leave a lasting impact. Love Me is not just a film-it's an experience that lingers long after the credits roll, reminding us of the power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit. A perfect 10/10.

Watched this at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

With a really interesting concept, the movie offers some genuinely interesting concepts and ideas, yet, feels a little messy. The filmmakers clearly have a creative concept about the approach of love relationships and technology. To which the narrative, while does get a little unfocused on some of the themes and structures, does provide some interesting components to engage with. The performances from Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun are really good as Stewart and Yeun have really good chemistry between one another.

There are some good uses of computer effects, editing style and color presentations. There are uses of animation throughout and honestly, the animation looks fine but it does feel like something from a cheap mobile app design which was a little distracting. There are some good dialogue moments but some moments feeling a little too fake. Some of the editing choices were a little annoying.

For sure, the movie is definitely creative and while I wished the movie was a little more focused on some of the themes and certain aspects did feel too slow, I still was invested because of Stewart and Yeun's strong chemistry and the filmmakers being able to create something that is different.

Google lifespan of solar panels and it shows 25 to 35 years. Even if the panels are super futuristic panels, it still wouldn't last as long as it would in the movie.

Metal degradation alone wouldn't make sense, which is around 150years. Again way shorter than the timeline of the movie.

I haven't even touch on the lifespan of electronics. Even if it's super futuristic, the battery still have a lifespan.

All this is to say the timeline in the movie makes no sense!

The entire premise of the movie is deeply flawed. It's about earth and not a galaxy far far away or a fantasy land with magic and wands to wave away the contemporary impossibles.