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We Live in Time - review

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WE LIVE IN TIME Watched on: 5/1/25 Rating: 4.5/5 We Live in Time was a beautiful film following a non-linear narrative that discussed incredibly emotive and hard-hitting themes such as illness and grief. Despite the tragic issues that this film discusses, John Crowley (director) tackled these topics with a warmth and light-hearted feel. Before seeing this film in the cinema I already had built up this idea in my head that this film would sadden me deeply. However, I had no idea about the humour, wit and charm that this film would also explore. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh were the most perfect casting choice for this film, it truly encapsulated a very real relationship dynamic and portrayed heartbreaking themes with such a raw yet almost subtle approach. This we see towards the end of the film where Almut is waving goodbye at the ice skating rink to Tobias and Ella.  This was the last scene we see of the three of them together and the last scene of Almut overall. The fact that...