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It's a love story. It's a coming of age story. It's a class-of- cultures story. But to call "5 to 7" a "romantic comedy" is to evoke images of all sorts of rom-com clichés that this film does its best to avoid. There were moments when I expected the movie to go in a predictable direction, and it didn't. I thought this was going to be a movie about a young, sheltered writer who could never achieve success until he stopped writing and started living -- but, while this played some part, it wasn't exactly that, either.

Best of all, I adored every character in this movie. There are no villains. The only villain is life -- the inherent complications in good people's lives that, try as you might, you can't dodge. The two principals, Anton Yelchin and Bérénice Marlohe, were perfect. Frank Langella was hilarious; Glenn Close touching. And the sprinkling of real-life people into the story was handled exactly right.

It's a shame that this movie has had such a limited release. It is truly a wonderful film.

Without a doubt, BM makes the best muse any man could dream up. And yes, it is completely a rom-com fairytale... but a very well written, acted, and produced one as far as the genre goes. As implausible as it all actually is.. it has an irresistibility about it that draws you in, and even with a bit of awkwardness just past the middle of the film, it recovers and dishes out a reasonable ending. Berenice Marlohe subtly fills the screen with her beauty and charm (as casting choice, she works dead-on.. not totally sold on him). Looking at some of her images on bing she has the power to overwhelm the lens, but here in this movie, it's downplayed, and the production benefits. This is a well thought out and well made little film, and in a field that usually includes mostly stuff bordering on unwatchable, it's refreshing to find one might be worth watching again sometime.

As My Gossiping Neighbor Told It An aspiring writer meets a top-notch French milf and has to decide if from 5 to 7 he takes a nap, goes for a run, or helps her cheat on her husband. Turns out, he won't be watching the Tour. The real problem starts when the guy wants to extend the hours.

I Don't Want to Get Serious, But... Let's confess: this is one of my guilty pleasures. #5To7 has everything that makes me happy in a film: a love story, a charming lead, an aspiring writer, and New York shown in a beautiful light.

For example, the way it tells the story of the engraved plaques on the benches in Central Park got me so hooked that I couldn't stop until I sat on one of those benches after reading a bunch of little plates.

The love story relies on infidelity, which is not the most recommendable theme, but despite that, Victor Levin manages to create a delightful and natural film, with that French touch brought by the absolutely wonderful Bérénice Marlohe.

Anton Yelchin delivers his role with confidence. It's impossible to watch him and not think about the great career he could've had if he hadn't tragically passed away, run over by his own car in his own driveway. RIP Anton.

Every time I watch #5To7, I'm filled with a bittersweet feeling, with nostalgia, undeniable beauty, and lost loves... I'm grateful to Victor Levin for being able to evoke these feelings in me.

The Cat's Recommendations + Watch it if you're a romantic and enjoy love stories that are a bit different, with great dialogues.

• Skip it if you're expecting an epic romance with extreme passions, this one's much more natural.

3/16/17. I wanted to watch this because I like Anton Yelchin. The fact he died so young from a tragic accident made me want to catch everything he did. Sadly, Yelchin came off as being somewhat awkward in this somewhat implausible romance. Perhaps people living in such circles act this way, but just seemed a bit unrealistic.

I had no idea what a great movie this would be. Or how good Anton Yelchin actually (already) was, as an actor. This is the best romantic movie that I've seen for several years, with incredible dialogues. It is so rich, in so many ways, combining wisdom, life experience and humor. Nothing but love for this one.