Review of The Light Between Oceans (2016) by Lawrence Toppman for Charlotte Observer — 29 Aug 2016
Writer-director Derek Cianfrance knew he was dealing with a story full of coincidences when he adapted M.L. Stedman’s novel The Light Between Oceans, so he avoided melodrama by holding himself and his excellent actors in check.
The result is a movie that crackles quietly without flaring up into an emotional blaze.
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This review of The Light Between Oceans (2016) was written by Lawrence Toppman and published by Charlotte Observer on 29 Aug 2016.
The Light Between Oceans has generally received positive reviews.
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