Language Lessons
- 2021
- 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.3K
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A Spanish teacher and her student develop an unexpected friendship.A Spanish teacher and her student develop an unexpected friendship.A Spanish teacher and her student develop an unexpected friendship.
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Language Lessons' is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of human connection, highlighting the evolving bond between a Spanish teacher and her student. Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass deliver strong performances, emphasizing depth and sincerity. The film explores themes of emotional support and friendship, with a realistic approach to digital communication. Critics appreciate its simplicity and effective use of video chat, though some note minor plot inconsistencies. Overall, it's a touching exploration of modern relationships.
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Surprisingly complex & emotional. Not what you would think after the initial lighthearted beginning. It's not just another "zoom" film but an intimate, heart-wrenching and heartwarming film about connecting with people (esp with people you met online) and how can it change your life in bits and pieces.
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A very creative and fresh film made by director Natalie Morales. It reveals that digital communication can definitely communicate. Of course, there is a whole new world with its intricacies and weirdnesses when one has to deal with talking through digital devices that eliminate distance and touch at once. But, two connected human beings can make it real even through artificial and unusual ways of speaking. In fact, if they speak from the heart humans can deliver the message whatever means they need to use. Great filming experience to all.
Fresh. I like when I find hidden gems like this. Good writing and acting. Very pleased to see that Natalie Morales directed this. I saw in the comments that some of you are not familiar with the actor who plays Adam, Mark Duplass, I watched him on the tv show called Togetherness, and remembered him very well. Such a funny show and cast. Also, the concept and the vibe of this movie reminded me of the movie 10 000km. Check that one.
Loved this film! It was so "right" for what we are all going through (lockdowns, remoteness, anxiety etc) . The characters were perfect and it was almost voyeuristic, watching them. You really got to care for their characters, to like their characters and almost felt a part of their special relationship. Bravo!
I've been studying Spanish, so I watched this movie reluctantly despite its basis in streaming video (bad memories of Zoom meetings during COVID!). I was richly rewarded: the acting was great, the characters convincing, and it was fun listening to their interactions in Spanish. (Note: don't worry -- there's plenty of English too, and of course subtitles are built in.) Yes, there were some plot holes, and yes, there were some very predictable tropes. But the story was honest, charming, and very watchable.
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was developed and shot entirely while Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass were in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Quotes
Adam: If you wanna be cruel, that's fine but you're not gonna push me away because I see you and I know exactly what you're doing 'coz I used to do the same damn thing to Will and I know what it is and you're not fooling me, okay? I am your friend and you are my friend and if some motherfucker is beating on you, I am going to do what I can to make sure that you are okay and if that means buying you a plane ticket to get out of there, if that means buying you a house that you need to live in so you can be safe, I am going to do that.
- ConnectionsReferences Dirty Dancing (1987)
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- Also known as
- A un click de distancia
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $73,257
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $26,255
- Sep 12, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $75,627
- Runtime
- 1h 31m(91 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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