Romance Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Romance

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Review

Blue is the Warmest Colour

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Abdellatif Kechiche’s passionate lesbian love story is a screen romance that’s built for the long-haul.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A group of people in casual country attire, including hats and boots, standing together in a rural setting with trees and vegetation in the background.
Review

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints

by Adam Woodward

The spirit of Terrence Malick is evoked in this tender western starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman with long, dark hair and a serious expression looking directly at the camera.
Review

360

by Paul Fairclough

Fernando Meirelles globetrotting ensemble drama is a contrived, bubble-wrapped portrait of the global village.

4
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two individuals sleeping peacefully in bed, covered in blue bedding.
Review

Weekend

by Paul Weedon

A remarkable feature debut from Andrew Haigh signals an exciting new voice in LGBT cinema.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two women sitting on a couch, one woman with glasses appears to be older while the other woman has her arm around her.
Review

The Kids Are All Right

by Adam Woodward

Annette Bening and Julianne Moore shine in this searingly funny tale of middle-age anxiety.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman in red top and denim shorts standing near wooden fence in outdoor setting with greenery.
Review

Tamara Drewe

by Matt Bochenski

Stripping away the dazzling veneer of sun-dappled privilege, Stephen Frears reveals a world of betrayal, desperation, bitterness and regret.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A couple standing together in a forested area, the woman holding a large stuffed animal and the man holding a pink gift box.
Review

Valentine’s Day

by Nell Frizzell

Despite marketing itself as a Hollywood rom-com, this is in many ways a Bollywood comedy, set in LA.

2
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, embrace in front of a green metal security shutter.
Review

Thirst

by Jonathan Crocker

It’s got problems, sure. But once again, Park delivers something dark, witty and original.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man in a grey suit and a woman in a white blouse, standing in an elevator.
Review

(500) Days of Summer

by Lorien Haynes

Marc Webb’s debut feature is a step in genre and gender development that will be referenced for years to come.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Broken Embraces

by Sophie Ivan

This paean to classic cinema will keep your average cineaste and ardent Almodóvarite entertained playing spot-the-reference.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect