12/37
Is It a Sin?
Synopsis
The lives of an aspiring chef and a recently divorced woman are forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together in a decades-long, deeply moving romance. When Florence Pugh couldn’t make it into the film premiere of the series due to other filming commitments, Andrew Garfield brought a life-sized cutout of her to make up for her absence. Written by Al Hazan, Performed by Allie Hazan. The Nonlinear Structure: A Double-Edged Sword We Live in Time makes a bold narrative choice by using a nonlinear structure.
Constantly jumping between different moments in the relationship prevents the audience from being fully immersed in key events
While it adds to the complexity of the story, making it feel like a series of fragmented memories or dreamlike flashbacks, it comes at the expense of emotional connection. It makes some crucial moments feel rushed and we miss the chance to really grasp the emotion and consequences of certain scenes. A more linear approach might have allowed for a deeper connection.Almut’s Career: A Missed OpportunityOne of the elements I felt was missing in We Live in Time was a deeper look into Almut’s career as a chef. We’re told that cooking is her passion, but the film doesn’t spend much time exploring why that’s so important to her.
What sacrifices has she made to get where she is?
What role does the kitchen play in her identity, and how does it conflict with her personal issues? By not focusing more on this aspect, the film misses the opportunity to give her character more depth. Not only would it have helped to engage the viewer more in her journey, but it would have also made her inner conflict about balancing work and family life seem more pressing and relatable.Product Placement: A Bit of a DistractionLet’s talk about the Weetabix moments. When the product literally becomes part of the conversation, it feels like the film has only paused for a moment to sell us breakfast.
Their chemistry alone makes the film worth watching
It’s a moment that makes you wonder, “How much did Weetabix pay for this?” It didn’t ruin the movie, but I definitely could have done without the snack advert halfway through. Strong performances hold it togetherDespite its flaws, We Live in Time is held together by the incredible performances of Garfield and Pugh. Both actors manage to convey raw emotion with depth, carrying the weight of the film’s emotional core.Bottom line: We Live in Time isn’t a revolutionary film, but it is a heartfelt film. It’s a deeply personal story about love, time and loss, and while it doesn’t always hit every emotional high point, it still offers moments of genuine beauty.
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