Carving a Life

In their latest piece, director Terry Ross and writer Lisa Bruhn present a young couple navigating the trials of adult life as they work to sort out their own baggage and plan for a future neither was quite expecting. Aside from the meet cute and the romantic opening act, most of the film depicts a rather toxic relationship (largely at the expense of Lauren and due to the actions of the alcoholic Mitch) to - sadly, perhaps - much success. The filmmakers have clearly experienced similar relationships and imbue their characters with authenticity throughout. As such, at times it feels like this couple should just part ways, but the spark between them makes it hard to not root for them to sort things out. By the end of it all, you can't help feeling that this is true life and that every relationship has it's problems to work through, some more intense than others. Sure it would be much easier to run away, but do you lose more than you gain by doing so? "A Carving Life" examines this question and offers some input, but ultimately leaves viewers with much to think on after the credits finish.

I really liked the two leads, therefore I was totally drawn into the story when their fairytale love story spirals down. This drama about a couple having to deal with addiction issues and all the terrible effects in can have on a relationship has a very true ring to it, one which everyone possibly can relate to if you replace the addiction with your own relationship issues. The ultimate question, should you leave someone or continue to work on the relationship is the centre of this film and a question possibly everyone has asked themselves at least once in their lifetime.

Nice visuals, a good souundtrack and great directing make this film an indie gem to watch out for.

Romantic movies always generate a lot of emotions and memories from past in the audience. This movie is also same. A very good combination of love,touches, despair, destruction and bondage of human life. The story starts with the relationship of a young couple as they desperately loves each other. They were flying through their mind with lot of emotions exhibited everywhere in the park, road, home courtyard,hotel, beaches etc. Their life and affair was going perfectly with no obstacles.

But soon the cloud appeared as the actor became addicted with alcohol. He discovered some facts about his past and that drives him into frustration. He is separated from the girl and liqour became his girlfriend.But soon he has to choose one between alcohol and his beloved girlfriend. You have to wait until the climax to see the result.

The chemistry between them is awesome. They have acted like a good couple of young age..explosive with their actions and attractions..nice to see such romances..The overall sequence of the movie is also very clear, so the audience will have to sit and enjoy.

Some portion of the movie creates some sort of complaints. Like the director tried to make it a combination of mystery and romance but that never really helped the course of it.

But overall a good romantic drama....

Fighting alcoholism is a story that's been told in about every way imaginable, and though "Carving a Life" doesn't necessarily reinvent anything, it certainly does what it does well. Mitch is an empathetic character that you see the way his wife does, wanting to see the best in him and rooting for him to overcome his demons.

It's well written and the performances are solid. Definitely worth a watch!

This film really shows the troubles of a young alcoholic man. No matter how bad you want to do right you are held back by addiction and guilt. Not all have a chance or make it out alive that's for sure. Recommended.