Maybe I Do
I can see why many have given this a low rating. It's a slow paced & mostly serious romance, with only comedic moments sporadically. It's definitely not a rom-com, like it's classified as. There are several awkward moments, where you wonder if real people would actually be that way. Regardless of these things, I still really enjoyed the movie. The main reason could be because I also enjoy period pieces. I'm accustomed to not much happening & slow paced love stories. Most of the actors were amazing in their roles, except for Allen (Luke Bracey). I felt that he just didn't give as much as the rest of the cast. It was like he didn't really want to be there sometimes. Then again, maybe that's what he was going for, since his character didn't want to marry his girlfriend. Or maybe it's the writer's fault for not giving him more lines.
Howard (Richard Gere) was great in his role, especially at the end. And Grace (Diane Keaton), Sam (William H Macy), Monica (Susan Sarandon), and Michelle (Emma Roberts) were amazing in their roles! I felt all of the love, guilt, fear, shame, & uncertainty. It's funny though, because it felt like the affair couples had more chemistry than the married ones. That could be on purpose too though. That the sparks fizzle in marriage of you let them.
What could've made it better for me?
1. Allen & Michelle needed more screen time to show their chemistry. I didn't see much of it & I know those two actors have it in spades. They worked together on another movie before this & woah!
2. I wanted to see Sam be happy & find true love. He was such a sweet man. It looked like he might not get back with his wife, Monica at the end, but it was open to interpretation.
I think everyone should determine for themselves if they like this movie. If you're bored after the first 30 minutes, it might not your cup of tea. I think it's at least worth watching once, if only to see the amazing actors! But would I watch it again? That's how you know if it's fantastic. And honestly, I'm not sure I would. There are several scenes that I'd like to see again. I even rewound them a few times. Lol But probably not the entire movie again.
I can see why many have given this a low rating. It's a slow paced & mostly serious romance, with only comedic moments sporadically. It's definitely not a rom-com, like it's classified as. There are several awkward moments, where you wonder if real people would actually be that way. Regardless of these things, I still really enjoyed the movie. The main reason could be because I also enjoy period pieces. I'm accustomed to not much happening & slow paced love stories. Most of the actors were amazing in their roles, except for Allen (Luke Bracey). I felt that he just didn't give as much as the rest of the cast. It was like he didn't really want to be there sometimes. Then again, maybe that's what he was going for, since his character didn't want to marry his girlfriend. Or maybe it's the writer's fault for not giving him more lines.
Howard (Richard Gere) was great in his role, especially at the end. And Grace (Diane Keaton), Sam (William H Macy), Monica (Susan Sarandon), and Michelle (Emma Roberts) were amazing in their roles! I felt all of the love, guilt, fear, shame, & uncertainty. It's funny though, because it felt like the affair couples had more chemistry than the married ones. That could be on purpose too though. That the sparks fizzle in marriage of you let them.
What could've made it better for me?
1. Allen & Michelle needed more screen time to show their chemistry. I didn't see much of it & I know those two actors have it in spades. They worked together on another movie before this & woah!
2. I wanted to see Sam be happy & find true love. He was such a sweet man. It looked like he might not get back with his wife, Monica at the end, but it was open to interpretation.
I think everyone should determine for themselves if they like this movie. If you're bored after the first 30 minutes, it might not your cup of tea. I think it's at least worth watching once, if only to see the amazing actors! But would I watch it again? That's how you know if it's fantastic. And honestly, I'm not sure I would. There are several scenes that I'd like to see again. I even rewound them a few times. Lol But probably not the entire movie again.