Review of Love Is Strange (2014) by Lisa N — 17 Aug 2014

How is this movie getting good reviews? I saw this at Sundance and kinda hated it. This couple would rather live in NYC separately than together elsewhere.

This review of Love Is Strange (2014) was written by Lisa N on 17 Aug 2014.

Love Is Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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