Endings, Beginnings

This movie terribly lacked substance and excitement. Nothing happens except kitschy texts on the screen every five minutes and the next thing you know, Daphne slinks out of one guy's arms and runs into the other's, only to turn back to the first one again in a jiffy. I'd expect a movie with Jamie Dornan to have a lot more verve and zest, to be honest. What a shame.

I guess this film is about real life and real people. How messed up we are, and relationships, how extremely complicated is everything. The actors did an amazing job, since all dialogues were improvised, no written script. The movie has a certain atmosphere that catches you where music and cinematography are in harmony, and you'll have a great deal to think about way after "the end".

I have to admit that the original title is way more apt - but then again Love again also makes sense. This is a movie about love and relationships .. and a different type of femme fatale. If she can be called that. Maybe a subtle Siren? And one that only seems to sway a certain type of man.

Of course those men being portrayed by two very well known actors (one from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the other from the 50 shades movies) makes it easier for a certain target audience to get involved in this. Having Woodley in this of course will also appease another target group. And the movie being quite raunchy helps too (nudity and a lot of heated .. connections included) ... if you are not easily offended that is of course.

A different and akward look at sex life and expectations ... especially for those undecided ones ... why choose one, when you can have both? Or how certain are you that one is better than the other? Feelings can never be left unaccounted for ...

If you are looking for an intellectual movie, skip this one. This is a movie about a 'lost' girl 'finding' herself. She has two incredibly attractive men to choose from and on goes the story. This movie is very reminiscent of wattpad fanfictions I used to read as a teen. I honestly saw this movie for Sebastian Stan and his performance was good. Woodley, as ever, has the emotional range of a cucumber. The soundtrack of the movie, however, is good. If you are bored and looking for a predictable romance movie that does not require a lot of thinking, this is for you.

I enjoyed this film, and its honest look at the downsides of hook up culture. Perhaps Mr. Doremus's best film since the excellent "Like Crazy". Good acting among the three leads. Excellent soundtrack. More young people should see this film. Makes for a cautionary tale for those navigating the dating scene today, flitting from partner to partner.