Sunday

I loved this sweet and realistic romance. The leads give out mesmerizing performances that tug at the heart strings. the city of Christchurch is the third character and beautifully shot in a style inspired by Richard Linkletter, it is not just a film but art in every sense of the word. The challenges facing the characters are realistic and the true shame is that this was not widely distributed because society as a whole could definitely benefit from a seeing this. The genuine emotions touched on here will have you laughing and crying in the same breath. You'll be rooting for Charlie and Eve up until the end and even then you'll be asking for more. If you have the chance do NOT pass it up!

I was literally in tears this entire film. The love story between the two leads is so simple, real and poignant!

The acting is superb - the script is flawless - the cinematography is amazing.

It is such a shame nobody has viewed this film!! I caught it by a chance screening on TV when I was supposed to be watching the big lebowski (for the 100th time) on DVD but my DVD player broke down so I turned to the TV and this extraordinary movie was playing - how lucky I was!

Sunday is a very sad, depressing movie, but it is filled with so much hope, passion and love that it manages to make you uneasy in the stomach for both positive and negative reasons.

One of the most touching films of my life - I don't give a 10/10 rating lightly, but given the vast array of deep emotion I felt by this chance encounter I rate it my perfect romantic afternoon!! Highly recommended for anyone with a big heart!

Great movie from these pair. Essentially it's a question about wether love really is enough to sustain a relationship. It also goes into the subject of one person having a career the other may not necessarily agree with or support at all points in the relationship. Is love enough to ignore the impacts of the career on the couple/family? Is it reasonable or unreasonable to expect or think that the person's career will change if the relationship changes, particularly regarding children? The film doesn't give an answer to Eve and Charlie's situation but makes you consider the points of view each of them hold.

Some bits are a tad slow, but they serve a purpose and really give a feeling of the depth of the relationship. I found the message worth the wait, as it where.

8 stars. A lady living in Christchurch, NZ after the earthquake has tentatively started a new relationship. She also invites her ex-boyfriend back for a day to see whether they can resolve the conflict that caused their breakup. Although they're still in love, she won't have him unless he will give up his job driving trucks in Afghanistan to be with her full time along with his baby whom she's carrying. The job pays well, and he needs the money to cover mortgage payments for his house in Melbourne, Australia. Will he sacrifice his chosen livelihood to meet her needs? Does she love him enough to only see him one quarter of the time? They'd like to marry if they can find a way. Many couples grapple with these questions. I appreciated the simple story line with stark choices, the realistic script, the natural acting, and writers' confidence to convey the story without violence, sex, or dysfunction. The two lead actors wrote the script, along with the director.

So this handsome Australian guy and beautiful Kiwi woman spend a summer together in Melbourne and she ends up pregnant. Fast forward 5 months after he's been away working as a truck driver in Afghanistan; they reconnect for 24 hours to explore what it means to be together, to be parents, to bring a new life into this world and to be in love. Heavily inspired by Linklater's Before Trilogy, this is a study on the traditional roles of man and woman and how we bring our uniquely special qualities into a loving and caring relationship. Man the protector and provider - raw, fierce and oblivious to the need for him to be present and determined. Once he's shown the way, he's unwaveringly committed. The ultimate protector. Woman the nurturer and pragmatist, the visionary for home and happiness - holding all the responsibility and bravery but wanting, needing a partner to build a life together in an uncertain and hostile world. As Charlie and Eve become reacquainted for the duration of their weekend together they explore not only a devastated (and somewhat symbolic to their own relationship) Christchurch but also a beautiful spectrum of emotions: fear, uncertainty, doubt, vulnerability, protectiveness, jealousy, hopefulness and ultimately love. Real love. The love that gives us much needed meaning in a universe of unlimited and uncertain possibilities. Fleeting, fragile and beyond any measurable value. A stunningly beautiful film that quickly cuts through to the most important reasons for why being together is significantly and heart breakingly greater than being apart.