Review of You & I

I thoroughly enjoyed 'You and I' (Y&I), a German film centered around two longtime friends, one straight and one gay. The sexual preference differences don't matter to either one of them as there is an underlying platonic love between both. Their History has bonded them. They decide to embark on a trek through rural parts of Germany, creating photographs, adventure and harmless mayhem along the way. They end up meeting a third person who joins them on their journey which ultimately causes a rift between the two friends. Jealously does manage to rear it's ugly head. That's all I'll say. What we witness is a beautiful expression of their deep love and friendship. Though Y&I can be a bit slow at times, the acting, directing and writing are all excellent. We also get to see some beautiful scenery and photography of parts of Europe that are off the beaten path. My favorite scene occurs at a dinner table toward the end of the movie when a tough decision has to be made. It's a wonderfully directed and poignantly acted scene. Does their friendship survive the road trip? Does something deeper between both emerge? Check it out.

I highly recommend Y&I for you and me.