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Only Lovers Left Alive

7.5/10
Released: December 12, 2013
Reviewed: 2 days ago
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Only Lovers Left Alive

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Rating:
7.5/10
Released:
2013
Type:
movie
Category:
Drama

"Only Lovers Left Alive" is a stylistically rich exploration into the eternal love story of two deeply sentimental vampires, Adam and Eve. Unlike your traditional vampire saga, the film focuses less on the gore and more on the existential crisis that centuries of immortality bring. Their voyage of love, ennui, and survival through centuries is interestingly marked by art, music, science, and the changing socio-political backdrop.

Jim Jarmusch sets the tone of the narrative with a sensual radiant ambience and hauntingly beautiful music. Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton brilliantly pull off the melancholic yet passionate natures of their characters. The somber atmosphere intertwined with dry humor and the characters' love for art and culture is especially captivating. The languid pace and the disinterest in conventional plot progression might not be for everyone, though.

"Only Lovers Left Alive" is an offbeat romantic drama that defies cliches. Fans of slow-paced narratives loaded with intricate details, indelible characters, and poignant conversations would find this film a treat. It truly is a gem for those who seek an introspective and eccentric cinematic experience.

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