Review of Love Is Strange (2014) by Dave C — 14 Apr 2016

Intimate portrait of a couple in their milieu. A movie that moves slowly, taking caring time with its characters. Beautiful score.

This review of Love Is Strange (2014) was written by Dave C on 14 Apr 2016.

Love Is Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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