Maybe Forever

Most romance movies follow a familiar arc. Two people meet, like each other. Have some very manageable problems that are blow up for dramatic effect. And in very predictable fashion, they end up in love. There's nothing wrong with this formula. It works in rom-coms, in Hallmark movies. But it's at best, a little bland. At worst, it's boring as hell.

Maybe Forever eschews this tradition for a more unconventional, poetic approach to a love story. Two characters, very clearly in love at the outset, look back on their first date. A day filled less with high drama and more with the poetry of two souls finding beauty in each other and life. In that way it's a very simple film. And yet, it's quite profound. In our daily haste, we so often forget that some of life's greatest treasures are very moving and yet, very simple. I was transfixed by these two characters falling for each other, in soothing, soul-connecting harmonies of bliss.

I couldn't help but notice that the co-writers, directors and stars of the film have the same last name. So one assumes, they are a married couple who made this movie together. Which begs the question, was this a depiction of their actual first date? Or did they compress their falling in love into one poetic day to tell their beautiful story? Either way, this is a love story unlike any you have exactly seen before. Well shot and performed, and obviously made with the deepest of affection.

Maybe Forever (2024) is a tender, introspective indie romance that invites viewers into the quiet magic of a single day shared between two people falling in love. Written, directed, and performed by real-life couple George and Ruby Capacete, the film follows Sofia and Greg as they wander through Los Angeles, engaging in heartfelt conversations and savoring the small moments that define their connection. With its minimalist style and poetic pacing, the film has drawn comparisons to Jim Jarmusch's Paterson and Richard Linklater's Before Sunset. Critics have praised its authenticity and emotional honesty, noting that it offers a refreshing portrayal of love without the typical conflicts and drama . At just 71 minutes, Maybe Forever is a gentle, soulful experience for those who appreciate the beauty in everyday intima.

Remember when YOU first fell in love after what seemed to be a kazillion false starts with other people? And how literally everything was the best ever, even the most banal and mundane? Well, this film takes on that journey, where every moment spent with your person can make your heart skip a beat. The plot of this film is deliberate, just spending like a languid day spent in the arms of "The One", which perfectly encapsulates what this movie is about. Directing/writing/producing team Ruby and George Capacete (who themselves are a recently married couple) have put together what seems to be (to me, anyway) a gentle day-in-the-life story that chronicles their own journey of finally finding what we all long for ... to love and be loved in return. O.

Maybe Forever is a stylishly told, poetic story of a relationship. It's beautifully shot and told. It feels simple, but there is also great depth to it. The performances are affecting, and the story pulls the viewer right in as the two main characters look back at their history together. The soundtrack is also really nicely done and matches the feel of the film exactly as it should. The natural-feeling chemistry between the leads is also notable.

Kudos to Ruby and George Capacete for what they have made. It's an uplifting, dreamy film, obviously made with a great deal of love. Lovely and well worth watching.

Maybe Forever is an introspective romantic drama, that plays out through a series of intimate conversations between George and Sophie (played by real-life couple George and Ruby Capacete), reflecting on love and their relationship with a vulnerable honesty that resonates through its micro budget origins.

It's clearly a very personal project for the Capacetes, who also write and direct, but manage to steer clear of venturing into self-indulgence. The contemplative pace probably won't be for everyone, but I found it charming, engaging and, at just 71 minutes long, it didn't outstay its welcome.