Two Lovers
Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: February 13, 2009
8.4
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bcoolFeb 21, 2012
One of the most beautiful love dramas in the recent years with great performances of an actors playing grown up but emotionally immature characters.some people are dismissing this film by saying that these characters act like teenagers butOne of the most beautiful love dramas in the recent years with great performances of an actors playing grown up but emotionally immature characters.some people are dismissing this film by saying that these characters act like teenagers but that's exactly what makes this film stand out,cause people like this do exist.… Expand
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MasterOMay 4, 2009
Gorgeous and affecting movie. The only reason I could knock it is because it's tough to believe that two women would fall all over themselves for a thirty-something dry-cleaning heir who lives with his parents-- but I guess that is one Gorgeous and affecting movie. The only reason I could knock it is because it's tough to believe that two women would fall all over themselves for a thirty-something dry-cleaning heir who lives with his parents-- but I guess that is one of those "he's Juaquin Phoenix, he's hot enough to make it happen" moments. Great movie.… Expand
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RachelLFeb 16, 2009
This movie is clearly a character piece [sorry action fans], but the soft melancholy hits your soul with a dramatic punch. It is effortless to become ensnared by this realistic love story as Phoenix's performance is so painstakingly This movie is clearly a character piece [sorry action fans], but the soft melancholy hits your soul with a dramatic punch. It is effortless to become ensnared by this realistic love story as Phoenix's performance is so painstakingly fantastic - also a strong supporting cast, particularly Isabella Rossellini.… Expand
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RudyM.Feb 19, 2009
Simply wonderful, the best movie of the decade since Lost In Translation.
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7
kathytreeceApr 1, 2017
Romance, drama with a twist at the end. I felt apprehension throughout the film as the disfunctional main character makes mistakes in his choices. I like the ending. Available through Overdrive with my libary card.
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The3AcademySinsOct 6, 2019
Two Lovers is an interesting, gripping, tender, character driven romantic drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow. Both actors are really bringing their A-game on this one. The direction by James Gray sets an aesthetic, moodyTwo Lovers is an interesting, gripping, tender, character driven romantic drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow. Both actors are really bringing their A-game on this one. The direction by James Gray sets an aesthetic, moody atmosphere that helps the actors carry the film. There are some odd, convoluted storytelling choices in the script, and this movie almost lost me a couple of times, but I am glad I stuck it out to the end.… Expand
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BecquerMFeb 20, 2009
I could not help but become engrossed in James Gray
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avatar16May 25, 2012
Avec Two Lovers, James Gray étonne. Déjà par le fait qu'il s'attaque à une banale histoire d'amour après trois films où règnent la violence (LittleAvec Two Lovers, James Gray étonne. Déjà par le fait qu'il s'attaque à une banale histoire d'amour après trois films où règnent la violence (Little Odessa, The Yards, La nuit nous appartient). Et puis, Two Lovers n'est pas un film romantique comme les autres. Il est même bien loin de la surdose de bons sentiments, de chansons et de belles couleurs typiques de Hollywood. En effet, ici, tout semble noir et cruel (magnifiques jeux de lumières qui offrent une certaine ambiance), accentuant ainsi des détails méconnus à ce genre (tentative de suicide, fausse couche...). On ressent le mal qu'éprouvent les personnages à aimer. D'ailleurs, il faut féliciter leur performance à chacun, dévoilant leurs émotions avec tant de finesse et de crédibilité. Un grand bravo à Joaquin Phoenix, bluffant, et Gwyneth Paltrow, dans un de ses meilleurs rôles. On pourrait regretter que le final s'en arrête là (pas de spoile !). Mais on ne peut rester indifférent face à la puissance qui se dégage de Two Lovers.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetDec 4, 2021
This is quite nice, subtle romantic drama. Joaquin gives a good, low key performance and the characters are interesting - they all have their own issues, good and bad points. There's some shaky camerawork and its a bit slow to build, plotThis is quite nice, subtle romantic drama. Joaquin gives a good, low key performance and the characters are interesting - they all have their own issues, good and bad points. There's some shaky camerawork and its a bit slow to build, plot pace wise I suppose but I enjoyed watching it and I thought it was a good film. I recommend this film, yes.… Expand
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NickTheCritickNov 7, 2021
This film is by far James Gray's best film and is arguably the best film ever made about depression alongside Lars Von Trier's Melancholia. This film can function as both, a love melodrama and a family drama. This film contains all theThis film is by far James Gray's best film and is arguably the best film ever made about depression alongside Lars Von Trier's Melancholia. This film can function as both, a love melodrama and a family drama. This film contains all the poetics of James Gray who here fits every shot, every scene is studied and perfectly directed. Joaquin Phoenix is ​​as usual stellar here, in one of the best performances of his career. The bittersweet ending is a masterpiece in a shot steeped in sadness and pain that will remain etched in the mind of the wiever. For a long time.… Expand
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JimmySpeakerDec 6, 2021
James Gray produces an affectionate, but poorly-paced film in 2008's Two Lovers. In one of Joaquin Phoenix's greater career performances, Leonard is a complex, thorough character that many viewers could relate to the unrelenting passion,James Gray produces an affectionate, but poorly-paced film in 2008's Two Lovers. In one of Joaquin Phoenix's greater career performances, Leonard is a complex, thorough character that many viewers could relate to the unrelenting passion, suffering, and existence of. Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw provide excellent supporting roles, tearing the heart of Phoenix's character in two. Beautiful cinematography and a quality score accompany this picture, though pacing can be slow at times. Coming in at 110 minutes, Two Lovers would've benefited from a bit of a Director's Cut, but remains one of the underrated romantic films of the late 2000s.… Expand
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hamidgoodarziFeb 11, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of love and for love A film that deals with humans and humanity is a respectable and valuable film. The film Two Lovers has a human theme and is a free adaptation of Dostoyevsky's Immortal romance. A warm and thoughtful film with a great and very cinematic atmosphere that makes the film believable in today's modern environment. The actors generally give good performances, but "Joaquin Phoenix" is outstanding who in the role of "Leonard", a character who struggles with his inner demons, achieves inner transformation and finds life. Although the film "Two Lovers" is an American product, it is exactly a film with the characteristics of a "French film". This film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008 and was chosen by the critics. Two Lovers is intimate and respectful and of love and for love.… Expand
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