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I was intrigued by the movie, because I've read the book. Many years ago it was a chance buy from a book store in Budapest while on an excursion there. The book was rather average too, but I always think of it with warmth because of my nice Hungarian memories.

While the movie as a whole was enjoyable, the main couple was definitely miscast. Haley Lu Richardson was OK, but the guy - Ben Hardy was tragic and there was absolutely no chemistry between them. I cringed most of the scenes he was in and everything being equal, i would have given the film at least 2 more stars with a better male lead actor.

Would recommend to watch it only if you are desperate and there's nothing better to do.

Witty, funny provoking - I absolutely loved this movie from the first to the last scene. I believe I've seen something similar in an Italian context, but the German version was so much better, more nuanced, more subtle and more to my taste. Although the entire movie takes place within a house and involves basically only five people, it never gets boring. The dialogue is very brisk and engaging, the acting is excellent. The topics the film raises, are interesting and are dealt in a clever and genuine manner - the choice of a child's name, the shadow Hitler still throws over German political and everyday life, the hypocrisy of feminist husbands and the difficult choices women make between career and child rearing, etc. All these difficult questions are examined without preaching, with tact, a sense of humor and empathy. Wholeheartedly recommend this movie and would be happy to find other German films of such quality.

I'm a hiker and I am absolutely mad for the wilderness. So when I saw a new film about hiking, and a romantic drama at that, I was so hyped. I didn't know it was based on a book, and having now watched it, I actually believe the book might be good and I might seek it out. However, the film was lame and it is really a shame. There's so much potential in the story, a better crew with a more experienced director and definitely a bunch of actors, who can actually act, could make a jewel out of this material. Unfortunately, as it is, the only enjoyable thing was the trail and probably Hugh, I found the actor, who played him, found just the right balance between being over the top and still keeping it real, I enjoyed him. Unfortunately the leads were completely not up to the job, zero chemistry, wooden performances, just going through the motions. Still, I do not regret watching the film, as it gave me, even if only vicariously, a feel what it would be like to go hiking in the US.