"Before We Go" is an unexpected gem in the countless independent romances featured on Netflix this valentine's season. This film highlights the softer side of America's favorite hero Chris Evans, who starred as the main actor, producer, and debuted his talents as a director. The film features two strangers struggling with relationship problems on their own who by coincidence find each other at their greatest time of need. The movie portrays romance and relationships that aren't just about sex and attraction, something that is overrated in the romance genre right now.
The film manages the heartwarming tone of a traditional romance film, despite a plot based on heartbreak. The warm connection of the characters really boosts the overall feeling of the film. The subtle romance creates a hopeful and heartfelt experience that overcomes the underlying sad tones. The quick-moving nature of the plot made the film exciting and grasping to the audience. A subtle, yet vital, part of the light tone is the quirkiness of the characters, that makes a fun and innocent feeling, such as the characters pretend phone calls to their past selves.
The film went in an interesting direction for a romance movie, in that the movie isn't about sex or attraction. The romance between the characters isn't sexual, it's emotional. The characters are both experiencing a difficult time emotionally and their deep trust, honesty, and connection help them learn from each other and overcome their challenges and in the process built a deep relationship.
A struggle Evans faced as director was building the all the dynamics of the film without overwhelming the plot line. The film takes place over the course of one night and the movie runs for just over an hour. During that short period, the plot rapidly jumps between locations with little transition, making for a disorienting experience. The overwhelming number of locations was evident in the three wedding scenes, two train station scenes, a bus station scene, and many other scenes. The story got real confusing quickly.
The actors gave a stunning performance; the feel couldn't have been more natural. As expected Evans played his role as Nick with grace and depth. Alice Eve, too, was spectacular in her role as Brook. The acting styles between her and Evans merged well and together created the perfect, cute romantic feeling of the film.
"Before We Go" is an unexpectedly well-made film that reached levels of the emotional spectrum that traditional romance typically doesn't dare to go, and brings a heartwarming look at the struggle and growth of the characters. The plot is dense but still, the movie is an enjoying experience. This film is a Valentine's day must see.
The film manages the heartwarming tone of a traditional romance film, despite a plot based on heartbreak. The warm connection of the characters really boosts the overall feeling of the film. The subtle romance creates a hopeful and heartfelt experience that overcomes the underlying sad tones. The quick-moving nature of the plot made the film exciting and grasping to the audience. A subtle, yet vital, part of the light tone is the quirkiness of the characters, that makes a fun and innocent feeling, such as the characters pretend phone calls to their past selves.
The film went in an interesting direction for a romance movie, in that the movie isn't about sex or attraction. The romance between the characters isn't sexual, it's emotional. The characters are both experiencing a difficult time emotionally and their deep trust, honesty, and connection help them learn from each other and overcome their challenges and in the process built a deep relationship.
A struggle Evans faced as director was building the all the dynamics of the film without overwhelming the plot line. The film takes place over the course of one night and the movie runs for just over an hour. During that short period, the plot rapidly jumps between locations with little transition, making for a disorienting experience. The overwhelming number of locations was evident in the three wedding scenes, two train station scenes, a bus station scene, and many other scenes. The story got real confusing quickly.
The actors gave a stunning performance; the feel couldn't have been more natural. As expected Evans played his role as Nick with grace and depth. Alice Eve, too, was spectacular in her role as Brook. The acting styles between her and Evans merged well and together created the perfect, cute romantic feeling of the film.
"Before We Go" is an unexpectedly well-made film that reached levels of the emotional spectrum that traditional romance typically doesn't dare to go, and brings a heartwarming look at the struggle and growth of the characters. The plot is dense but still, the movie is an enjoying experience. This film is a Valentine's day must see.