We Live in Time - review

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 Crowley didn't feel the need to show Almut's death or funeral, he subtly showed a wave goodbye, really highlights the beauty of the film. It doesn't need a typical harrowing teary-eyed scene to tell the audience what has happened. This clearly captures the style of We Live in Time, being a subtle yet moving piece, created by A24 which is a common theme in most A24 films. They show that you don't have to be bold and dramatic to create an impact. The fact that the end of the film felt rushed and almost unfinished reflects Almut's death, as time isn't endless, it's limited. 

'Looking ahead instead of right in front of me, at you.'

↳ my favourite quote of the film. I think this quote was delivered beautifully by Andrew Garfield, the voice cracks and teary eyes almost made me forget this is just a film and that this moment is not real. Although the characters are fictional, this story is most definitely not fictional. This quote explores how we have to make the most of the time we have with people and not waste any moment we have with them because you don't know if it will be the last. So don't spend time focusing on the future because you don't know what might happen, FOCUS ON THE NOW!! After all, We Live In Time. 

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