I've Loved You So Long Review

Sometimes it is the subtle things in a movie that strike me. Simple things like the hardness Kristen Scott Thomas brings to her character, Juliette Fontaine, early in I've Loved You So Long. Some might call it a coldness, either way, it is a combination of her eerie silence combined with excellent make-up. As her experiences change, she softens. Her hair is more vibrant, her make up brings out her features and her overall appearance shed years of trouble.

Other times, it is the broader themes that leave an impression upon me. Strong characters that interact with plausibility generally make a good film. I've Loved You So Long provides characters that generate interest. Things are not always what they seem in this film, either. Without using dramatic plot twists, the film slowly provides details about the different characters, connecting with the audience along the way. The darkness that sometimes dwells in people may not always be visible...a concept that this film explores. The resulting effect of the writing is a script that reaches into the heart of the audience, often squeezing emotion with it's grip. Philip Claudel created an excellent story which he brought to life as both writer and director.


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