Lonely Planet

I was pretty tired when I selected this movie on a Friday night after a long stressful week. Almost thought I'd fall sleep. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the characters were easy to understand. Setting was beautiful and no side characters or stories to distract the viewer. I was very much in the story and loved it. Liam acted very well and did justice to the character. One thing I didn't understand was "why did she have to lose her luggage?". Having to watch one of the main characters in the same outfit was unnecessary. Lazy writing or cost saving? Apart from this it was a feel good movie that had a happy ending. Perfect for winding down with a glass of wine.

I understand that this movie may not be everyone's cup of tea but it sure does resonate with me. It has a coherent story that's very relevant with today's time.

We rarely get to see a young man older woman love stories but most of such stories looses logic at some point in the narrative. That's exactly where this movie shines. If a love story like this has to happen, it should happen like the narrative of the movie.

I am a book lover and may be that's why I enjoyed the movie so much. Also, as I mentioned before, this may not be a cup of tea for everyone as there's no major twists and turns in the story but are very subtle ones that are interwoven into the narrative.

My suggestion is to go in with a calm and relaxed mind and you will enjoy it.

It's a nice weekend movie. I like both actors and it was easy to watch although some parts didn't make sense. The scenes were perfect, you really want to go there (which is in my checklist). The story was slow but the end was too quick. The other characters were too shallow. Ladies, have good glass of wine and enjoy Liam. He was just a pretty face for me before, now I saw a different angle. He is really talented. Laura Dern is one of my favorites since Big Little Lies. She never disappoints. I agree that the name of the movie has nothing to do with the story. Maybe it's from the publishing house, Lonely Planet.

I saw this film for Laura Dern. And for Morocco. And , without high expectations about story - the recipe for romance is clear, simple and pretty inflexible -.

I was not very convinced about a writer reunion - sure, nice pretext for story- or about the chemistry between Dern and Hemsworth. But each of that is just insignificant, both actors offering beautiful performance, the themes, sensitives, being correct reflected, Lonely Planet being only remind of the importance of love, support of other, deceives, impulsive decisions, life in circle of writing, nice clash of different ages, experiences, perspectives, including in locations who seems be out of this...risk.

Unfair to be critic about film. The effort of each actor is obvious, the story gives some nice kicks to discover the life from new perspectives, the unrealism is in reasonable doses and the message is just bitter - sweet as a good chocolate. I admitt, the final, seeming pretty forced, was not exactly on my taste but this is only a minuscule detail. So, pretty romance.

Lonely Planet

Of course I was expecting so much from Laura Dern. And she didn't really disappoint me, it's just the script that's not giving her much space to show the depth of her character, if there's any. She tried so hard though.

I like the first part of the film, the slow burn, the getting to know each other part. They got a lot of help by the beautiful scenery and background of Morocco. It's definitely not a lonely planet with repeated scenes of crowded markets.

Then it turned to just another basic Hollywood love story. I don't mind the chemistry and the age gap. They could stay as good friends who support each other going through hardships, it won't change the story (but probably it won't sell). Even the s3x scene was unnecessary and awkward.

The girlfriend is so annoying, if it's because of the script then she succeeded in her role. She could tone down her screeching voice though.

The film went downhill afterward.

A famous writer who didn't back up her 2 years worth of writing? In this age and time? She's using MacBook, everything should be in iCloud anyway. They're not doing a very good job in convincing us. And again in the cringey reunion scene.

Watch it if you want a Morocco (and Liam Hemsworth's body) virtual tour. You won't miss much if you don't watch it either.