Anne+ (2021) User Reviews

nice, queer, kinda sad

[isobellak · 7/10 · 21 February 2022]

This film was enjoyable to watch and had some nice characters. The drag scenes were fun. The friends were nice but i think their characters could have been slightly more well rounded tho i guess it's not a super long film. Some nice queer rep.

Was happy at the beginning when Saar and Anne are at Saar's parents and they're supportive and everything. Watching that part i was actually relieved that it wasn't a scary/upsetting/tense coming out moment and was just a small celebratory one I didn't like the deterioration and ending of the relationship with Anne and Sara, i understand that Anne didn't want to go to montreal and i think that made sense for her character and it also makes sense that she didn't want to be (or know how to be) in that relationship any more since she struggled to communicate for so long but the break up felt a bit nasty and blaming on both sides. Sara obviously was noticing something was wrong with Anne but Anne refused to talk about it, and if Sara recognised Anne's discomfort she shouldn't have glossed over it. It's also disappointing that the polyamorous relationship was sort of made into a "desperate attempt to fix the relationship" instead of just having a different kind of relationship to monogamy. Anne says "i'm not against all polyamorous relationships, just this one" which is fair enough but Anne was obviously insecure in her relationship with Saar and that just brought out more insecurity and jealousy etc break ups are often pretty not nice but i think given the overall tone of the film maybe it didnt need to be so nasty, or maybe it would have been better for them to have the confrontation earlier in the film and then talk it out over time and decide to do long distance instead of everything blowing up near the end.

It's nice though that Anne apologises etc at the end.

Good continuation of the series

[le-soleil · 7/10 · 24 October 2021]

Anne+ continues its journey where it left of in the series. Anne is writing and wants to publish a book. She and her girlfriend Sara are in an poly relationship after discussing this together and Sara will move to Montreal for her dream job. Anne wants to move there as well, but only after she finishes her book until then she is still living in Amsterdam.

The movie touches on subjects such as gender, sexuality, lust and friendship among others. Furthermore it also dives into Anne's own identity, her (in)ability to communicate, how she deals with her past, present and future and the decisions she has to make now she's paving her own way into adulthood.

I personally enjoyed the series and enjoyed this film as well. The acting is decent and similar to the series. The dialogues never become dull or stale. Anne's exploration of her own sexuality is somewhat relatable. I did find that the sex scenes were a bit more explicit than the series and while I'm in no way a prude, one particular scene kind of took me out of the film as it did not really add too much to the overall story other than a confirmation of a feeling she has (I won't spoil). The ending is somewhat predictable but satisfying.

Tldr: If you liked the series you should watch it.

Enjoyable

[anouk_aimee · 7/10 · 11 February 2022]

As a non queer person i loved this movie.

Gives a great look in this 'world'.

The characters are Just so lovable. They prove friendship can make you feel Just as complete as a relationship could do. I could feel the chemistry between them.

The ending was kind of sudden and didn't feel very satisfying for me.

Really hope for an Anne+ 2 movie!

Queer is what you get!

[kwiet-81364 · 1 November 2021]

Well, the good part of the movie is that it's all about queer. It's good that it's getting a platform for those who struggle with being queer and have characters and life situations to identify to/with.

On the other hand, that's also the weak side. The plot is really subordinate to this. The story itself is really weak and not layered enough. The film breathes queer in every way, all over the top. Some romantic scenes we're long-winded, but not really supportive/important to the plot. And some scenes were very reductive. So in the end, it was more about exposure of queerness than the plot itself.

I did like the serie way more, so hopefully the makers can continue with making a new season.

Pretty average

[nikosecher · 6/10 · 18 April 2022]

This film is pretty alright. It's not bad but it's not fantastic either.

It's honestly a mediocre movie but it's certainly nice to see more queer movies and see representation.

The production quality is pretty average, the soundtrack is nothing wild and the writing, at some times, lack. The characters worked. The plot was sometimes too eventful and at other times too uneventful. I would also have liked to have heard a little more about the book Anne is writing.

Note: I have not seen the show this is based on(?) and I watched the english dub. Mostly because I do not enjoy listening to the Dutch language.

please keep this a tv show

[MCBigga · 4/10 · 12 February 2022]

Absolute terrible movie based upon an average but enjoyable tv serie.

The first half of the movie is a forced internal educational dialogue, about finding yourself, being free with your sexuality, gender identity bla bla like this has ever been an issue in the Netherlands. The movie introduce (force) a new non-binary person in the world of Anne+. The sexscenes and nudity are very random and cannot save the terrible script. None of the characters are likable or believable, there is no plot, a waste of time.

Just like the series

[anneoever · 9/10 · 24 October 2021]

I really enjoyed the series of Anne+ and the movie has a very similar style, content and humour. Anne feels very relatable, the acting is good and I laughed out loud quite a few times. It shows sexuality in a very natural way and discusses generational differences on certain topics as gender identity. Al in all, I really enjoyed this movie!

Bad represenatation..

[mirekmirna · 1/10 · 14 February 2022]

It's really hurtful to the community to show lesbians like that. Her girl just left to another country and she's out partying, drinking at the gay club and instantly drooling over some other girls. Have some respect, seriously. They had apartment together but they can't make time to have a proper FcaeTime call because one of them is at the party or club or whatever. If you love someone or at least respect then you make time. Really don't like this movement, it's false and hurtful and also it shows younger generation and other people that this is okay. It's not. Do a nice show about love, respect and not the one that the partnet can't be faithful and cannot control sexual urges.

There is a need for more films like this one..

[beatamarciniak-95493 · 10/10 · 12 April 2022]

.. Exploring polygamy, sexuality and relationships. I found it a heart-warming in all and the main character to be relatable in her ups and downs as she navigates through life as a twentysomething.

Far too long and a bit dull + Horrid English Dub

[doombot-86605 · 4/10 · 23 January 2024]

Reaching the hour mark and I feel lime nothing has happened at all - all I can really think about is how much I kept sitting up to grab the remote to skip the drawn out and overly long sex scenes only to then skip onto a very overly long conversation between two characters with no charisma.

I agree as well with a prior reviewer that is isn't very good representation for poly people, nearly twenty minutes into the movie they go from living together to one of them hooking up while the other is clearly uncomfortable, this just seems to make out that all people in a poly relationship are just sex obsessed.

Another thing I can't help but mention is most of the English dub is terrible, most side characters speak like robots, and some of the dialogue is clunky and awkward, but is to be expected.

Beautifully shot, contemporary love story set in Amsterdam!

[ck1996 · 10/10 · 30 October 2021]

A touching tale of young queer love and the complications that come along with it. Very casual feel to the movie, feels like watching people you may know.

Lovely seeing contemporary Amsterdam on screen! It is beautifully captured. Hannah did a great perforamce & love Lou!!

Must see if you're a fan of the series.

Bring this to netflix please!!

Wonderful representation, shallow drama

[DeanAmythe · 4/10 · 5 March 2024]

Looking for LGBTQ+ Dutch films to write a paper about - on that front this is marvelous, an unapologetically queer film that fully embraces itself and reveals gender and sexuality as entirely fluid concepts. Not a fan of its direct lecturing, educating the unaware audience of drag history through a character who is consistently treated as some sort of mouthpiece for the entire community. Generally the film is eye-rollingly on-the-nose, blatantly stating its themes and emotional stakes (the utterly pointless narration is the epitome of this) while, ironically, remaining obfuscated, the central relation so criminally underdeveloped that the inevitable confrontation where insults and accusations fly across the room leaves you cold - not knowing whether those accusations have any basis in reality, you can merely imagine, not interpret (let alone have an actual stance). There are some effective threads, like the lead's trouble accepting polyamory, but if they're not weaved into solid attire, who would possibly want to wear it.

Feel good queer movie

[aliciasylvana · 9/10 · 12 February 2022]

Great movie that tackles topics like being queer, relationships, love and challenges in life! Very relatable stories and shows that it's good to be unique and express yourself.

Natural everyday good movie vibe

[roel-frenken · 9/10 · 16 April 2022]

Natural everyday good movie vibe,

Doubtful coming of age movie in an Amsterdam pre -covid setting Loved the natural acting way of filming the movie!

It started as and internet series, and this is like a real grown up film.