We Live in Time

Bogey Lowenstein

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MH02yagHaNw

I couldn't see a thread for this film so I'll start one.

Quite an enjoyable rom-com/weepie with excellent performances from the two leads. I am starting to warm to Andrew Garfield, I didn't like him in his first outing as Spiderman but thought he was one of the best things about No Way Home.

Anyway the film reminds me a bit of Richard Curtis's work when the jokes land (Garfield gives off a slight Hugh Grant style bumbling, innocent charm, back before Grant's foray into the cad roles) especially during some of the courtship scenes, but have your hanky ready too as there are some emotional body-blows and great dramatic scenes between Pugh and Garfield.

Shelga

Saw it tonight, I enjoyed it! It’s quite a traditional movie- other than the non-linear structure, it’s not reinventing the wheel. Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield are excellent, particularly Pugh. I like that her character is clearly depicted as the more ambitious one, but the two balance each other well.

Spoiler Warning

Very moving at times, and I like how it didn’t end with a dramatic death scene- rather it was her triumph at the chef contest, followed by a quiet scene with just the father and daughter.

El Duda

We Live in Time – 6/10

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield are an idyllic young couple whose world gets turned upside down after a stage three ovarian cancer diagnosis.

It’s a decent enough film that has good intentions, but it mainly serves as a vehicle for the two leads to showcase their talents. They get to go from serious to funny and back to serious again throughout the entire film. Pugh has commented that this is her favourite movie making experience so far and it shows in her performance.

It’s one of those unrealistic films where the hospitals they visit are completely spotless and the health professionals they encounter are immaculately presented, which makes it feel too schmaltzy. It’s run-of-the-mill stuff for the most part, but there’s a great birthing scene that takes place in a petrol station toilet that is expertly done and is the clear highlight.

Not bad but it feels too televisual to be an awards contender. If I’m looking for a 2024 British drama that explores tough subject matter while remaining optimistic and uplifting, I’m going for The Outrun, which remains one of my standout big screen experiences of the year.