Review of The Light Between Oceans (2016) by Terri W — 28 Nov 2016
Highly contrived, lushly photographed, melodrama relying on lots of coincidences. But Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, with acting that is restrained, along with a good Australian cast, do a reasonable job of making us go along with the story.
It's an old-style piece of slow storytelling. There's a powerful message in this movie about forgiveness and resentment and the way they play out during adult emotional crises. If you can overlook the flaws, this is an enjoyable movie - particularly if you like a story that pulls at the heartstrings.
Some of us will need to take tissues.
This review of The Light Between Oceans (2016) was written by Terri W on 28 Nov 2016.
The Light Between Oceans has generally received positive reviews.
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