*minor spoiler regarding the introduction of the movie*
I wouldn't consider myself to be the target audience for this "epic love drama", and had heard about it but never had any intentions of viewing it. My sister watched it, and loved it. Of course she would, she loves these kinds of films and books. She told mum about it and then me and dad, I thought it wouldn't hurt to step away from Game of Thrones for one night to sit in with the family and watch this romance movie.
From the start, it had a good intro. The narrator had the perfect voice. The cinematography and score was excellent, but I wasn't quite gripped yet. Her apparent death at the start and rebirth into life with plausible scientific explanation (which is quite rare in movies nowadays) allowed me to believe this story and delve into it.
It takes a while to get kick-started from then on, but once it gets good, it gets real good. The story, the characters, the direction, the dialogue and the connection between Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman (who I instantly recognised from Game of Thrones) is amazing, and feels real. The scene with her dog's euthanasia I can relate and feel sorry for her.
As the love evolves and the story unfolds, even more complicated than before, I felt more and more absorbed and willing to see the end of the movie. Ultimately, I'm happy I watched this even though it wasn't on my movie bucket list. A surprising entry into my liked movie list. I would recommend this film to my friends and other family members, even if romance isn't their thing. Because it sure ain't mine, and here I am giving this movie a 9/10.
I wouldn't consider myself to be the target audience for this "epic love drama", and had heard about it but never had any intentions of viewing it. My sister watched it, and loved it. Of course she would, she loves these kinds of films and books. She told mum about it and then me and dad, I thought it wouldn't hurt to step away from Game of Thrones for one night to sit in with the family and watch this romance movie.
From the start, it had a good intro. The narrator had the perfect voice. The cinematography and score was excellent, but I wasn't quite gripped yet. Her apparent death at the start and rebirth into life with plausible scientific explanation (which is quite rare in movies nowadays) allowed me to believe this story and delve into it.
It takes a while to get kick-started from then on, but once it gets good, it gets real good. The story, the characters, the direction, the dialogue and the connection between Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman (who I instantly recognised from Game of Thrones) is amazing, and feels real. The scene with her dog's euthanasia I can relate and feel sorry for her.
As the love evolves and the story unfolds, even more complicated than before, I felt more and more absorbed and willing to see the end of the movie. Ultimately, I'm happy I watched this even though it wasn't on my movie bucket list. A surprising entry into my liked movie list. I would recommend this film to my friends and other family members, even if romance isn't their thing. Because it sure ain't mine, and here I am giving this movie a 9/10.