20/23
A young chef and a recently divorced woman find their lives changed forever when a chance encounter brings them together in a decade-long, deeply moving romance. When Florence Pugh was unable to attend the film’s premiere due to other filming commitments, Andrew Garfield brought a 1:1 scale likeness of her to fill her absence. During the scene in the living room with candles and fire, Almut closes Tobias’ notebook, but in the next shot it is open. Almut: Why are we in a hurry? Tobias: Because I’m worried that there’s a very clear and real possibility that I’ll fall in love with you. Cast: Timothée Chalamet/Colman Domingo/Andrew Garfield/James Corden/Ruth Jones/Laufey Lin Bing Jonsdóttir (2024). Is it a sin Author: Al Hazan Performed by Ali Hazan. I saw it at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. John Crowley creates a simple and predictable romance story that is nothing special but looks beautiful thanks to two strong performances from Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Frankly, sometimes we have to enjoy the simple, expensive romance narrative and checkbook We Live in Time with elements of cheese quite well. With good music, simple dialogues and structure, it still maintains an emotional connection with the viewers as the chemistry and banter between the two leads is visible and good. Admittedly, due to the predictable style, it feels a bit long with its pacing elements can make you doze off, but overall Crowley’s direction and Garfield and Pugh’s performances made the film a success.