"What is art? Art is a creative expression that uses imagination and skill to evoke a response, often through beauty or emotion." Using Iceland as a canvas Coz Green has painted a series of images, made into a film, about the journey of a relationship.. including the good, the bad, and the sometimes unsavoury.
The cinematography, using the scenery of Iceland, is stunning. The opening shot of waves lapping against a beach of dark grey sand and stones is visually outstanding. It sets the tone for the visuals throughout the film, which is easily the biggest positive for what is a genuinely decent film..
The story itself, written by @sidroyden, is a simple enough tale about two people crossing paths and the life of their relationship. Though it is simply told it is written very well. It feels real and is another film in a recent influx of movies that invite you into a real world and make you feel like you really know the characters.
The performances of the two main characters of Anna and Theo, played by Elin Hall and Jack Mcevoy, are a pleasure to watch. They create an emotional vortex that draws you into their relationship while enabling you to remain a passive observer. There is one scene in particular that really made me mad, but that was down to the quality of the performance by Jack. The rest of the cast added to the realism of the story and the sense of familiarity within the film.
Overall? This is a simple, artistic film that follows an emotional journey of two people in one of the most scenic places in the world. Is it a film I'll be adding to my regular circle of movies? That's probably unlikely, but it is definitely on my rewatch list for the right moment in time. For me it's getting a 3.5/5, and a solid recommendation to check it out when you can.
