From the point of view of script and character study the picture doesn't offer very much to think about, dialogues are not that interesting, and characters, taken both as individuals with personal conflicts, and as parts of complicated relationships are not well developed, each of them leading a difficult life, carrying a painful past, but never coming out thoroughly.
What stands out is the unexpected chemistry between Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, being both talented actors, they offer solid performances and can involve the viewer, along their escape in this kind of road movie, although their search for other people's identities always remains at a superficial level. In the end the viewer wonders where the point was and the final turning point sounds predictable and too hasty. Had the movie had a different, more dramatic but more realistic finale, it would have certainly gained more depth and credibility.
What stands out is the unexpected chemistry between Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, being both talented actors, they offer solid performances and can involve the viewer, along their escape in this kind of road movie, although their search for other people's identities always remains at a superficial level. In the end the viewer wonders where the point was and the final turning point sounds predictable and too hasty. Had the movie had a different, more dramatic but more realistic finale, it would have certainly gained more depth and credibility.