The Lovers

2017

Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance

12
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 42% · 113 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 42% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.1/10 10 4457 4.5K

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Plot summary

The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

Director

Azazel Jacobs Photo
Azazel Jacobs

Top cast

Aidan Gillen Photo
Aidan Gillen as Robert
Debra Winger Photo
Debra Winger as Mary
Jessica Sula Photo
Jessica Sula as Erin
Lesley Fera Photo
Lesley Fera as Susan
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829.23 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
Seeds 1
1.56 GB
1920*1040
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by balbert-00919 6 / 10

Very edgy

I had high hopes for this. It wasn't run-of-the-mill until two things happened that made it jump the shark for me. The first was the behavior of the son, because we weren't sufficiently alerted by the script, and the rekindling of the couple, for me, should have been the finale, and it wasn't, which trivialized all that went before it. So, it left me very anxious, and that is exactly what I want less of. Still, interesting performances by Debra Winger and Terry Letts. Both were credible types for me, Terry more so. I think they evoke a feeling of "I know someone like that." This is why I watched to the end, but as I say, not satisfied.
Reviewed by jmc4769 7 / 10

Enjoyable romantic comedy for adults

Despite all of the negative reviews you may have seen on Rotten Tomatoes, this intelligent, character-driven, romantic comedy is well worth seeing. I don't know–maybe all of those naysayers are young adults. But if you are over 50, The Lovers is a refreshing change of pace from the usual multiplex fare. Sure, it has its flaws. There is no backstory whatsoever for any of the characters. And yes, the symphonic music can be intrusive at times. The score reminds you of movies from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Also, the movie is a little stagy (lots of dialog), if you consider that to be a drawback, which I don't.So much for nitpicking. The Lovers has plenty of romance and a little lighthearted comedy. But it also explores serious themes like affairs, divorce, and relationships with grown children. The acting is outstanding, especially Debra Winger and Tracy Letts. Jessica Sula is so good as the daughter-in-law that I wanted to see her in more scenes. She has an unusually naturalistic way of acting and a buoyant personality that lights up the screen. I hope she has a long, successful career ahead of her. Others have mentioned the ending and I too would have preferred something different. There is a lovely romantic scene near the end that could have brought tears to your eyes if the movie had ended right there. I will have to admit, though, that there is a pretty cool final twist after that scene.
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