46/18
Almut: What’s the hurry?
Narrative
An up-and-coming chef and a recently divorced woman find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together in a deeply moving love story that has spanned a decade. When Florence Pugh was unable to attend the film’s premiere due to other filming commitments, Andrew Garfield brought along a life-size cutout of her to fill her absence. During the living room scene With Candles and Fire, Almut closes Tobias’s notebook, but in the next scene it is open. Tobias: Because I fear there is a very, very real possibility that I am about to fall in love with you. Referenced in Cinefiliando-Peliculeando: The Time We Have (2024).
Such a Shame Written by Al Hazan Starring Allie Hazan
Non-Linear Structure: A Double-Edged Sword We Live in Time makes a bold narrative choice by employing a non-linear structure. While it adds complexity to the story, making it feel like a series of fragmented memories or dreamlike flashbacks, it comes at the expense of emotional connection. The constant jumps between different moments in the relationship prevent the audience from fully immersing themselves in key events. As a result, some crucial moments feel rushed and we miss the opportunity to truly absorb the emotions and consequences of certain scenes. A more linear approach could have allowed for a deeper connection.
What sacrifices have you made to get to where you are?
Almut’s Career: A Missed Opportunity One of the elements I found missing in We Live in Time was a deeper dive into Almut’s career as a chef. We’re told that cooking is her passion, but the film doesn’t spend much time exploring why this is so important to her. What role does cooking play in your identity, and how does it conflict with your personal struggles? By not focusing more on this aspect, the film misses an opportunity to add depth to her character. It would have helped not only connect the viewer more to his journey, but also make his internal conflict about balancing career and family more urgent and understandable.
Strong performances hold it all together
Product Placement: A Dash of Distraction Let’s talk about the Weetabix moments. When the product literally becomes part of the conversation, it feels like the movie took a quick break to sell us breakfast. It’s the kind of moment that makes you wonder, “How much did Weetabix pay for this?” It didn’t ruin the movie, but it definitely could have done without the snack commercial halfway through the movie. Despite its flaws, We Live in Time is held together by the incredible performances of Garfield and Pugh. Their chemistry alone makes the movie worth watching.
If you’re a fan of character-driven love stories and strong performances, this film is worth a watch
Both actors manage to convey raw emotions with depth, carrying the weight of the movie’s emotional core. Conclusion In the end, We Live in Time isn’t a groundbreaking movie, but it is a heartfelt one. It’s a deeply personal story of love, time, and loss, and while it doesn’t always hit every emotional beat, it still offers moments of real beauty.
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