LaHaine
31Mar12
really?? come on now
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ramosbarajas
15May12
The performances! Gosling and Williams give some of the best performances. Their conversations sound so real, it's almost voyeuristic. Their interactions and chemistry makes up for the lack of style from the director, making the film much more interesting. The story itself and the comparison between past and present was executed very nicely. Overall, it is a very good film, and enjoyable beyond cinematic qualities.
LaHaine
31Mar12
Ryan Gosling greatest performance so far (his most iconic will be Drive). William's should have won best actress that year of the oscars. Very touching but truthful film on reltionships. you can see why it took Cianfrance years to make.
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cinemaforever
9Mar12
Honestly, this film would have been perfect if it weren't for the font used in the credits...I felt like I was watching a poorly crafted powerpoint.
Summer
22Feb12
It's the honest, timeless tale of love gone wrong that we never hear much of, since people don't really like to face the facts (especially at the movie theater). Ryan and Michelle are perfect. It will resonate with anyone who has suffered the death of a relationship, and I won't soon forget the emotional impact it had on me.
Melanie
18Feb12
The strongest component to this film is the editing. Brilliantly cut to unfurl the story in a way to keep interest in the macro story of this couple, but also to be drawn to the particular micro moment/scene. Overall, the story is simple, but that is what makes it engaging. The second strongest component of the film is the ending, a simple human decision made tragic to how story unfurls.
Addiena of Mubi land
6Feb12
Being a married woman with a 4 yrs old, I can totally feel this! Really solemn..yet cheerful..
Leo
30Jan12
it is quite painful to watch and it gives one this sense of emotional dead-end but i did love it - the way it is shot supports the storyline so well and evokes the right sentiments. gosling proved once again what a charismatic actor he is...the chemistry between him and williams was great.
Lucyd
28Jan12
"You always hurt the one you love, The one you shouldn't hurt at all. You always take the sweetest rose, And crush it till the petals fall. You always break the kindest heart, With a hasty word you can't recall. So, if I broke your heart last night, It's because I love you most of all"
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William Low
4Jan12
"How do you trust your feelings when they can just disappear like that? " This quote sums it all. A beautiful and also awful insight of an up-and-down relationship in equal measures. The chemistry between Gosling and Williams are pitch perfect.
Mohamad Takdir
18Dec11
Brilliant acting and good story it shows us that relation-shit is never easy...
gencorkun
12Dec11
This is one of these movies where you HAVE TO buy the DVD. It is because watching the hard work behind the scenes improved my judgements and have to admit that gave the fourth star to my review. The story... I have been there. Yet, I don't like to see what I have gone through in movies so that was not a plus on my side. The undeniable chemistry gives you a smooth, eye-pleasing 107 minutes. BUY THE DVD :)
Liam Peters
11Dec11
Brilliantly acted - Williams and Gosling are beyond great - and insightfully written painful observation of a relationship breakdown. There are many truths on display here but they're ever-so-slightly undermined by elements of histrionics that don't quite ring 100% true. Still, as a comment on the modern relationship it's a fine achievement.
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Graveyard Poet
11Feb12
"There are many truths on display here but they're...undermined by elements of histrionics that don't quite ring 100% true." That sums up my criticism of the film, as well.
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Jess Genevieve Brown
13Nov11
This reminded me of the past, of love pains and bottled up anger. But it also made me appreciate the present of love, inspiration and happiness. Experiences come and go, there is always something to take from them.
Baobbhan Sidhe
8Nov11
From Roger Ebert's review of Blue Valentine: "Dean thinks marriage is the station. Cindy thought it was the train." I couldn't have said it better myself.
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chanandre
7Nov11
Love his surname though: Sounds like chan (cian)+france: so it's like chan (Cat Power's MARSHALL <3) plus France (my second most favourite country in Europe, after my homeland). This is like adding 2 loves in one's surname and then adding it to the actual name of a great great great great GREAT film-maker. I deeply thank this man for one of the most rewarding film experiences I've had had in recent years. *bows down*
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lolo341
7Nov11
despite beautiful performances from williams, gosling, and wladyka, when william's character said "I can't do this anymore," I thought, "me neither." it's not a "momentum" film, but the sheer tediousness of the "future room" segment left me so drained that i felt comatose until the immensely gratifying fireworks montage during the credits. then i thought, "damn, i wish the rest of the movie had moved me that much."
Lee
3Nov11
objectively, it's *only* good. the best from Michelle Williams, though. subjectively, for me the ending credit scene is the most genius. Fireworks pretty much explains everything.
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. Nerling.
25Oct11
i hate that i love this movie 'cause it's so ugly. it's intense and emotionally punishing. it's love and truth and pain, but beautifully human.
Bea Batallones
16Oct11
Equally romantic and tragic as it is. It's an intimate perspective of what actual relationships can encounter. I personally think it's better than "The Notebook".