Review of Two Lovers (2008) by Kynthia D — 26 Aug 2009
A small, dark, simple love story with big, burning, complex emotions.
Phoenix is brilliant as the brooding and complex Leonard, an anti-hero caught between filial obligation and a longing for escape, who sees in Michelle a partner for his troubled soul. While TWO LOVERS can come off at times a bit unadorned and overly low-key, its great strength lies in its power to simply and honestly convey the muddled and awkward realities of love--a feat that could not be matched by 1000 generic Hollywood rom-coms. [Less].
If this really is Phoenix's final performance, it's one hell of a way to see.
This review of Two Lovers (2008) was written by Kynthia D on 26 Aug 2009.
Two Lovers has generally received positive reviews.
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