A Raw Depiction of Romance

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2017)

This gorgeous film will cut anyone who sees it to the core. It was carefully crafted with the softest of brushstrokes from director Luca Guadagnino. The striking visuals and setting are seamlessly presented to the audience and go hand in hand with the love story we are witnessing. The story, and the way it plays out, is hauntingly effective. This feat is achieved with such an intimate, soft tone that feels painfully real. The production takes a step back and allows the story and the characters to just be, and the end result is overwhelmingly moving. The performances by everyone, but of course by the two leads, are entirely credible with their naturalistic delivery of dialogue and internal emotional resonance. This movie is beautiful in the most natural way, depicting a bittersweet romance in a manner rarely seen in film today. It is pure beauty and will go down among the most effective and memorable romances in film history.