Two Eyes

This movie moved gradually, unfolding with precision and overlaying the three stories with care. For quite some time, the stories felt disconnected. The pace was also rather slow but the environments and characters carried me along.

From the offset, the three stories fascinated me. The interconnections, initially unknown, reveal themselves slowly and with meaning. And each period has a different energy, which was intriguing.

The earliest, following an artist in search of his muse, is the most contemplative. Dihlon's observations of the landscape imbues the story with a stillness and yearning truly vivid.

The story set in the 1970s has an eagerness that spills out, likely due to the performance of Aleson and her fervor for life. This youthful need to figure oneself out makes this part especially accessible.

In 2020, the story arrives with a sense of mourning. Loss and grief crystalize within every movement of Jalin's emotional shift. When at last the stories weave together, I was left in tears, feeling the weight of these different people from different eras, all wishing for acceptance, a place where they can feel loved.

As a cisgender queer woman I was moved by this story overall. Feeling displaced from one's own life, balancing romantic love with societal expectation, and finding hope in a path one crafts for oneself are all visceral and tangible ruminations.

First of all the music and scenery is beautiful.

And there wasn't anything that I didn't like about the movie but it gave me sad feelings.

I was curious to know where this movie was going, It's about Love and the struggle some people have had to go through to live their lives in peace and be themselves.

Although I don't identify with the characters I could feel their emotions, very well acted.

History is brought to life in a beautiful setting, by the experiences of two men in 1819, the characters in 1979 and present. Well this film shows us there is nothing new under the Sun, it's a Very Special Film.

Independent film making shows a side of a culture that is rich and insightful. It might not have the production resources that are poured into film making by the Hollywood studios but independent film makers have an important role to play in an alternative narrative. Two Eyes which comes out of the USA provides such a narrative. The 3 stories across 3 different time periods explore diversity, different values and the spectrum of what it means to be an LGBTIQ person. The spectacular and stunning cinematogrophy enhances the stories. The cast bring a sublimeness to their roles which are believable and at times heartbreaking. This is a film which is paced and pensive. One settles into it like a pair of comfortable slippers. My only criticism of Two Eyes is that the music is heavy-handed in parts which detracts from some of the potency of the scenes. However, this aside Two Eyes is a powerful narrative and valuable contribution to independent film making.

This film beautifully communicates humanity and truth in these three interwoven stories that take us through love, heartbreak, discovery and hope. I appreciate how the stories are ultimately tied to one another and that there is a surprise or two along the way. Also, the scenery and photography is gorgeous.

Honest performances bringing to life multidimensional characters in a satisfying storyline. Travis Fine's keen eye permits him to view humanity from a unique and enlightening perspective.