Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Lian C — 09 Feb 2015

I wanted to like this film, but there really wasn't much to like. Tom and Tilda fit their roles perfectly and their performances were enjoyable, but not enough to carry the entire thing. The story does not go anywhere, and probably the reason why I didn't enjoy it so much was that I was looking for a plot that wasn't there. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against plot less films. They can be great when done right. This one just didn't work for me. Basically, it was two hours of Adam and Eve talking, being cool, drinking blood, Adam sulking, Eve trying to make him feel better. At one point, Eve's mischievous sister, Ava, played by Mia Wasikowska, comes in to stir things up a bit. Adam and Eve's conversations about music, literature, etc. were interesting up to a point, but by the time the film ended I was as jaded as Adam had been in the beginning of the film.

It's not a bad film, and I can honestly see how some people would like it. Give this a try if you want to see a different kind of vampire movie. Stay away if you particularly dislike plot less films.