Loveless - Comments & Tips

Nelyubov is an intellectual Russian film about two divorcing parents who ignore their son so hard he runs away and disappears. What seems to be a police procedural on the surface is really a metaphor for the satellite USSR countries after the breakup. How do I know it''s intellectual? SPOILER: Because it has no ending. This film isn''t for everybody--like me, for example. Loveless is like procrastination porn starring a man with a 20-inch penis: it takes too long to get interesting and is far longer than it needs to be. NOTE: This is Russia''s entry for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars (2018); and intellectual viewers will certainly appreciate this film far more than I. It does have some wonderful cinematography and there''s a slow burn tension heightened by rich soundscapes that will appeal to viewers with more discerning taste.

Impressive story with a thing or two to learn for yourself.

Neglect and indifference permeate the entire plot, creating a heavy, melancholic and aggressive atmosphere. The brutality here is mainly psychological, manifested more by absence and apathy than by explicit violence. Although it has a long running time and some scenes contribute little to the narrative, overall this is an intriguing and bleak film that provokes deep reflection on indifference, society and justice.

Though maybe not as ambitious as _Leviathan_, Zvyagintsev uses a lot of similar elements here that made that film special. Lots of subtle, detailed acting, grim cinematography with some interesting use of dark blue and purple and a layered plot with ideas about the culture and politics of modern Russia. I do wish he dug a little deeper though, because while I like how he explores this idea of (generational) selfishness, his observations are a bit too safe. The character arcs wrap up in an unexpected and interesting way, but there’s not a lot to read into there. Also, while there’s a lot to admire on a technical level, he tends to linger on shots for longer than necessary. Besides that, this is a very compelling drama with strong characters, a depressing atmosphere and excellent visuals. 7.5/10

The original title of the film is Nelyubov.

Great messages good acting skills and a worth watch movie.Though i believe it could last 1.30 hour and not two hours..Then it could be great but now just a good movie to watch. 7.2/10!