Review of Love Is Strange (2014) by Rhonda S — 28 Aug 2014

With a stellar performance by John Lithgow, this intimate performance leaves you simply thinking 'what about love'.

This review of Love Is Strange (2014) was written by Rhonda S on 28 Aug 2014.

Love Is Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nrnsw (30) on 21 Aug 2015

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By Pam M (40) on 06 Nov 2015

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By Lesley E (21) on 23 Dec 2018

Just a normal drama, nothing major, nothing new, and certainly not deserving of the 94% approval rating…

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By Tim G (1,197) on 05 Jul 2015

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By Kevin C (1,734) on 09 Jul 2015

Perfectly and gently paced depiction of the realistic ups and downs of life. A great example of not over prescribed script…

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By Jh K (596) on 04 Jun 2015

Although I was a little let down this movie is a really good character study, very honest and even though it tends to be a bit off in its direction…

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