I was expecting a simple 'girls falling for each other' story, with a happy ending. Instead, this is a gentle, low key story about two generally heterosexual old friends who's love for each other blurs the line enough to complicate their bond and connection, throwing them both for a bit of a loop. So it wasn't the typical lesbian romance I was hoping for but regardless I found it pretty deeply affecting, to the point I shed a couple of tears thinking about it a few hours later as I was driving to work (much to my surprise).
The movie invites us to think about it, as information is meted out slowly over the runtime. While we wait for the story to unfold we're treated to an absolutely stellar performance from Riley Keough playing the less secure, less adventurous member of a friendship that apparently started when they were 10 years old. Wow, that woman is a pro at expressing subtle non-verbal emotions! Jen Malone is also extremely watchable and puts in a convincing turn as the somewhat more extroverted friend.
I think what brought tears to my eyes was that it was all so relatable. I've read enough bad romance novels that I have a very low tolerance for plot macchinations in which true love is thwarted by stupid misunderstandings and miscommunications. Miscommunication does happen here, but it is eminently believable. The acting, writing and directing are all spot on. Despite the fact these two women are mostly straight and only gay for each other, even card carrying lesbians have likely experienced a lot of the same emotions and insecurities depicted here in the process of coming out to themselves and their first crush.
The movie invites us to think about it, as information is meted out slowly over the runtime. While we wait for the story to unfold we're treated to an absolutely stellar performance from Riley Keough playing the less secure, less adventurous member of a friendship that apparently started when they were 10 years old. Wow, that woman is a pro at expressing subtle non-verbal emotions! Jen Malone is also extremely watchable and puts in a convincing turn as the somewhat more extroverted friend.
I think what brought tears to my eyes was that it was all so relatable. I've read enough bad romance novels that I have a very low tolerance for plot macchinations in which true love is thwarted by stupid misunderstandings and miscommunications. Miscommunication does happen here, but it is eminently believable. The acting, writing and directing are all spot on. Despite the fact these two women are mostly straight and only gay for each other, even card carrying lesbians have likely experienced a lot of the same emotions and insecurities depicted here in the process of coming out to themselves and their first crush.