It's important I admit that I'm a huge fan of Saoirse Ronan, and therefore I have a strong bias towards anything she's in; she's beautiful and incredibly talented at playing any part which she takes on. However, this film just didn't do it for me. I feel like the number one reason why is because of a lack of character development. We don't get to know these characters nearly enough to become emotionally invested in their fates, and I feel that's important in a story about love.
Secondly, the improbability of the way in which the events unfold had me rolling my eyes a couple of times. I suppose I'm being a little harsh, but most of Saoirse's films are so "edgy", and this one just isn't. That's okay, but it's not for me. If you're in the mood for a story about being young and in love - the pain, the awkwardness, and the hopeful desperation - then you'll probably enjoy this. It's far from being bad. With all of that said, it just didn't dig deep enough for me.
Secondly, the improbability of the way in which the events unfold had me rolling my eyes a couple of times. I suppose I'm being a little harsh, but most of Saoirse's films are so "edgy", and this one just isn't. That's okay, but it's not for me. If you're in the mood for a story about being young and in love - the pain, the awkwardness, and the hopeful desperation - then you'll probably enjoy this. It's far from being bad. With all of that said, it just didn't dig deep enough for me.