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I felt compelled to write my first review, as this film doesn't have many and totally deserves a shout out.
The actors are fantastic, the story realistic and whilst, at times quite depressing, a heartfelt tale beautifully told. Definitely worth a watch.
The actors are fantastic, the story realistic and whilst, at times quite depressing, a heartfelt tale beautifully told. Definitely worth a watch.
- louisacareybrown
- Sep 9, 2019
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Good acting, swingeing music and a great story that's all you need for an awesome romantic movie!
It wasn't anything special at all, It was just lovely to watch!
this is the best romantic movie of 2019 i.m.o.
- bramdemulder
- Sep 15, 2019
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Minimal but honest story. Nicely put together. Quite emotional. Great acting .
- postasai-377-479992
- Oct 20, 2018
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I never write my own opinions here, but because this issue is close to my heart because me and my wife are about to go through IVF so I had to write my opinion.
So I have a couple of issues with this movie:
1) It's seems to me like the man (and in this case a much younger one) is the main victim of the non furtiliry issue, but in this case he isn't. Any couple that have been through this and stayed together will testify that both sides are suffering and it doesn't matter how has the problem. You can never leave the person if you truly love them and it doesn't matter how hard it is, because once you leave once it's over you won't come back...
2) Why not adopt a child? They could've explored this important issue but they didn't.
So I felt disappointed by the final 25 minutes of the movie, because what you saw isn't a pure love it's pity in my humble opinion...
1) It's seems to me like the man (and in this case a much younger one) is the main victim of the non furtiliry issue, but in this case he isn't. Any couple that have been through this and stayed together will testify that both sides are suffering and it doesn't matter how has the problem. You can never leave the person if you truly love them and it doesn't matter how hard it is, because once you leave once it's over you won't come back...
2) Why not adopt a child? They could've explored this important issue but they didn't.
So I felt disappointed by the final 25 minutes of the movie, because what you saw isn't a pure love it's pity in my humble opinion...
- Source15-1
- Sep 17, 2020
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I have many films on my wishlist that I have no idea why i put it on there or who recommended it.
Only You is not the sort of film that I would normally watch but it was on my watchlist for some reason and I'm kind of glad it was .
After a chance meeting on New Years Eve while waiting for a taxi home, Elena and Jake soon enter into a whirlwind relationship. Together, they explore what it takes to create an enduring relationship out of a fast love.
There is no getting away from it , this is a modern day love story but instead of it being like one of those hallmark sickly vomit inducing stories , this is about the ups and downs of a relationship. When people can't conceive it puts a massive strain on couples as this film shows and it's even more stressful when the woman's biological clock is ticking.
Josh O'Conner and Laia Costa are excellent in this . They are totally believable and you feel invested in their relationship and the process they are going through to get pregnant.
I found it quite hard to distinguish Josh O'Conner from his role as Prince Charles in The Crown but that's not anyone's fault as this was made before that role .
After a chance meeting on New Years Eve while waiting for a taxi home, Elena and Jake soon enter into a whirlwind relationship. Together, they explore what it takes to create an enduring relationship out of a fast love.
There is no getting away from it , this is a modern day love story but instead of it being like one of those hallmark sickly vomit inducing stories , this is about the ups and downs of a relationship. When people can't conceive it puts a massive strain on couples as this film shows and it's even more stressful when the woman's biological clock is ticking.
Josh O'Conner and Laia Costa are excellent in this . They are totally believable and you feel invested in their relationship and the process they are going through to get pregnant.
I found it quite hard to distinguish Josh O'Conner from his role as Prince Charles in The Crown but that's not anyone's fault as this was made before that role .
- valleyjohn
- Feb 20, 2021
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This is a beautiful love story. The on screen chemistry between Josh O'Connor (The Durrells, grew to love him in the series and very excited to watch him again) and Laia Costa is electric. Although a little slow in parts where the concentration is focused on Elena (Costa) just thinking and walking, she is so pretty to look at though. It really made me think about the many women who go through IVF treatment, it consumes your whole life! This movie is a must see!
- robertsclan-07091
- Sep 13, 2019
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Modern tale of lust, love and labours. Only You is also full of humour and energy. O'Connor was extraordinary in God's Own Country, and he's on good form again. But Costa is even better.
This is a painful romance, and i may have opted for a more lacerating ending. But the mood of love wins you over.
This is a painful romance, and i may have opted for a more lacerating ending. But the mood of love wins you over.
Acting is great. Story is heavy but realistic. You can feel story, every single moment while watching. So, realistic story, great scenario with perfect acting...you can learn something.
- livetotellyou
- Mar 20, 2020
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- siobhancurrie
- Apr 18, 2020
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- virginiarand
- Aug 20, 2022
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I was enjoying it for the first 30 minutes then it all turned baby drama, a bit too much. El had become a real cry baby 😂 and started annoying me.
- emmavalieva
- Jan 25, 2020
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Better than I was expecting, largely because of the perfect performance by Laia Costa as Elena Aldana. I don't think it says anything really new about relationships or infertility, but it's an enjoyable film.
When a couple meet in Harry Wootliff's romantic drama 'Only You', they don't think their age gap is going to be a problem; then they try to conceive and the trouble starts. There is potential in the material, but this is the sort of story where everyone is beautiful and well-off, in spite of the Glasgow setting we never hear a word of working-class Glaswegian, we also never see anyone actually do a day's work, and where characters born circa 1990 listen only to their parents' record collections. Thus we get the inexperienced young man and his temperemental older lover; but none of their experiences together grounded in the rest of the lives, so it's no wonder that their relationship itself becomes a source of stress. 'Only You' is in this sense a very apt title; but its inward-looking protagonists can't help but come across as spoilt.
- paul2001sw-1
- Aug 12, 2022
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A gem. A beautiful, visceral love story with excellent acting. You can't help but feel this movie. It deserves acclaim and recognition.
- grassharp-05356
- Sep 20, 2019
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Laia Costa seems to be type-cast into the same type of movie all the time. And every time she nails it. She is a great actress and doesn;t get the recognition she deserves.
Over all this movie is sad but happy at the same time,
6.6
6.6
- natcalgary
- Nov 20, 2019
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I loved this film. An honest and familiar account of love, even down to the dancing! A really great soundtrack too.
If you're feeling a bit down and drinking hot tea and staring at the couch cushions, you need this.
Mournful. That's the whole feeling. Downright low key sobbing love and mournfulness.
The thing is, sometimes you just have to have an hour or two of love performances that reach out over the screen to the couch and squeeze your heart.
The two main characters are not carved out in detail but just the three main event: meeting, pregnancy and deciding the future. I felt their portrayals were very French. Building their love through lingering looks, and passionate embrace. It makes for a great part of the film.
Bit slow. Bit bitty. But sit on the couch and have a lovely wallow.
Mournful. That's the whole feeling. Downright low key sobbing love and mournfulness.
The thing is, sometimes you just have to have an hour or two of love performances that reach out over the screen to the couch and squeeze your heart.
The two main characters are not carved out in detail but just the three main event: meeting, pregnancy and deciding the future. I felt their portrayals were very French. Building their love through lingering looks, and passionate embrace. It makes for a great part of the film.
Bit slow. Bit bitty. But sit on the couch and have a lovely wallow.
- fionastaun
- Jun 11, 2023
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It's an okay movie. Felt very slow, a bit cringey, forced and questionable at times. Wouldn't really recommend. It was actually a bit dry and boring. The characters didn't have much depth to them other than wanting desperately to have a child together.
This film really does gulf up your emotions into a tidal wave. You don't know if you are happy for them one minute or close to tears the next. It was amazing to see Glasgow landmarks within this film. I really enjoyed the cinematography and sound to the film also.
Whilst there is something poignantly touching about the subject matter here, it's all rather washed away in a fairly pedestrian melodrama. It's very early on New Year's Day in Glasgow and "Elena" (Laia Costa) has left a party looking for a taxi. When she does see one, it's already been flagged down by "Jake" (Josh O'Connor) who despite her rudeness offers her a lift. That's the start of a burgeoning relationship, egged on by a little Elvis Costello, and soon they are full of the joys of spring - of the seasonal and mattress variety. They decide that they want to have a bairn to make their family complete, but even working through the entire pop-up version of the Kamasutra that just isn't happening. A trip to the doctor presents a few unwelcome home truths - not least that she is in her mid-30s and conceiving might be a little harder. The fun that have had trying now becomes a more perfunctory procedure, before the story embarks on the serious purpose of the plot - the stresses and strains put on a relationship by IVF. Tantrums galore now ensue as both struggle to deal with exasperation and frustration. Their hitherto affection now faces a series of challenges that challenges the fabric of their relatively new relationship and brings into sharp focus the almost ten year age gap between the pair. Any of us who know people who have used this fertility treatment will know just how tough it can be - with no guaranteed results, so both characters here are aiming at an open goal on the sympathy front. It's just that it quickly enters the realms of what can go wrong will. Their rows appear more contrived. Not so much hormonally driven frustrations, more ones from an auteur who was a little unsure of his footing. The acting is adequate and it does shine a light on the ghastliness and unpredictability of something quite so visceral for both, but it's all a little too unfocussed as it develops. It's worth a watch, just a bit disappointing.
- CinemaSerf
- Jun 21, 2024
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