mefisto222 Review of The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans (2016)

One of the best dramas I have ever seen - worthy every second

[9/10 · 18 January 2018]

I am not writing movie review much, however, I could not resist after watching this masterpiece. This movie is undoubtedly one of the best dramas I have ever seen and comparable with some big shots like Philadelphia, Schindler's List or Crash. Frankly, I am surprised that the movie was omitted at Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Why nine stars? 3 stars for the cast: The cast is simply great and led by strong performance of Michael Fassbender (one of the best male actor of his age) as an introvert yet very sensitive and upright WWI veteran, followed by Alicia Vikander bringing all range of the femine emotions on the screen from a naive local beauty up to an emotionally destroyed mother (Academy Award worthy) and finally strong performance delivered by Rachel Weisz as loving and forgiving mother. In particular, the chemistry between Fassbender and Vikander is absolutely powerful in portraying of a lovely couple. No wonder :-) 3 stars for the story: The story attracts you from very first moment and is underlined by great casting and cinematography. Every seconds counts and you wish the movie is running longer. You really feel the ethical conflicts of the characters and questioning your own attitude in such matters. These conflicts are very realistic and not pathetic at all. 3 start for movie-making (cinematography, music, etc.): The Light Between Oceans is also very intense because of the very powerful cinematography and music. You really feel a salty cold wind in your face :-) Where is one star missing? Frankly, I wish we would have experienced more about the period between the time in jail and Isabel's death. It would be interesting to follow their romance. Despite this fact, the movie is amazing and worthy every second. Quite rare feeling nowadays.