Lovesong (2016)

A neglected wife reconnects with her estranged best friend before a wedding. Perfect for those who love bittersweet dramas.

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Lovesong(2016)

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Movie1h 25mEnglishDrama, Romance
6.1
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Overview

Feeling overlooked at home, a young mother takes a last-minute road trip with her child and a close friend. The getaway stirs up long-buried feelings and strains their bond, and later they cross paths again as one of them prepares for a major life change.

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Pros: intimate, realistic mood; strong performances; tender relationship moments | Cons: very slow pace; thin character background; ending may frustrate

Will You Like This?

Youโ€™ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, realistic relationship drama that leans on small moments and unresolved feelings; Not for you if you need fast plot turns, clear answers, or a big payoff like in Breaking Fast.

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Not much of a lovesong, more like a boringsong.

The ending made me ask what was the point of the movie

A simple yet poignant romance. A story of two people yearning for a love that is destined to be doomed. Authentic acting and meandering pace complement each other for a good tone. A more directional handling of its themes could have enhanced it. Nonetheless, the emotional restraint of the narrative is captivating.

Lovesong is a low-budget indie drama thatโ€™s disjointed and aimless. Thereโ€™s no real story as such, but rather two vignettes in which two friends are there for each other when they need each other most. The characters and their relationships are ill-defined and most of the film seems unscripted. Additionally, while Jena Malone gives a solid performance, Riley Keough is dead weight. Barely coherent gibberish, Lovesong is a waste of time and film.

At its heart, this is a tender and sad tale. However, I struggled with the film. Too many irritating moments muted the overall experience for me, which is a pity, as there was potential for something deeper and more powerful.

The end could have been so much better ...

Budget version of Disobedience (which is ironic considering Lovesong by The Cure is used in that film) without any religious themes. It''s decent, I guess, but it lacks a point and it meanders too much. Good soundtrack, though.

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I watched this because it has Jena Malone in it, but was sorely disappointed. I strongly dislike when [spoiler]cheating is glorified.[/spoiler]

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