I'm not sure why the previous reviewer felt the movie needed a "present day" title...that would have defeated the purpose of the artistry and use of the flashback. I think most people prefer not having a movie mapped out for them.
This movie has a gritty quality and leaves an impression of a lack of resolution...which, to me, is the sign of a realistic movie. It was actually a story about loss of innocence in several ways. And innocence is something you can never get back, no matter how hard you try. Haven beautifully emits that feeling of futility and devastation when you realize things will never be the way they were before...when things were good...when life was beautiful.
Did it have some flaws? Sure. But overall, great cinematography, nice blend of multi-linear stories, solid performances, and an impacting plot.
This movie has a gritty quality and leaves an impression of a lack of resolution...which, to me, is the sign of a realistic movie. It was actually a story about loss of innocence in several ways. And innocence is something you can never get back, no matter how hard you try. Haven beautifully emits that feeling of futility and devastation when you realize things will never be the way they were before...when things were good...when life was beautiful.
Did it have some flaws? Sure. But overall, great cinematography, nice blend of multi-linear stories, solid performances, and an impacting plot.