We Live in Time
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CinemaxCinemaxHBO MaxCinemaxDirector John Crowley's newest project “We Live in Time” is the sappy, British love story that film fans and Letterboxd users have been craving for years. Still, it may sadly disappoint those hoping for a new cinematic classic.After Almut and Tobias have a chance encounter, their relationship grows, but Almut’s battle with cancer forces her to decide what path is best for her. Pugh and Garfield bring star power to the film and their performances are compelling, but overall “We Live in Time” lacks the directorial vision that could have made it truly shine.
Director John Crowley, known for Brooklyn (2015), does little of the prep work to earn his emotional scenes leaving them hollow and the ending lacklustre. Of course, it’s a fine line and tackling terminal illness can earn easy tears or eye-rolling.With a title like We Live in Time, I think it offered itself up for some interpretation. Or maybe I’m a certified fool. You see, despite its non-linearity it’s a straight-shooting film.
