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Emma (Tilda Swinton), the matriarch of a wealthy Milanese family, lives in a carefully ordered world where her duty towards husband and children dominates. But a chance encounter ignites long repressed passions and sets her on a journey of sexual awakening.
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Emma (Tilda Swinton), the matriarch of a wealthy Milanese family, lives in a carefully ordered world where her duty towards husband and children dominates. But a chance encounter ignites long repressed passions and sets her on a journey of sexual awakening
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Torinna0
Format:DVD
After seeing the poster for the film (considering I am a great fan of Tilda Swinton) I immediately decided to order the movie. I knew in advance that it would be one of those "either you absolutely love them or your find them absolutely boring" movies- luckily for me, I ended up paying money for a film I really enjoyed watching. The story is simple yet powerful- if you watch it from the surface you could characterize it as "bored rich housewife in midlife crisis finds a young and exciting lover, for which karma inevitably comes back to bite her in the ***". In this sense, the film is very reminiscent of "Damage" (starring Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche). However, viewed with empathy and a small dose of contemplation, the movie becomes extremely moving, layered, and (above all) genuine. And when I say "genuine"- I imply that the situations as well as the characters are really believable. Unlike the before mentioned "Damage" (which revolves mainly around passion and it's destructive power), "I am love" concentrates on subtly portraying the emotional journey and inner change of Tilda Swinton's character, and it also offers a much more positive ending. In addition (although you can read this in all the reviews for this film) it is beautifully shot and, aesthetically speaking, everything you would ever hope for or expect from Italian filmmakers. In conclusion- whether you choose to buy it or not, I absolutely recommend that you take the time to watch it.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Ingrid
Format:DVD
This is a different film where the language is much less important (in fact quite sparse) than the aesthetics of the visual impressions. It starts quite slow and the pace of the storytelling intensify until it ends in real crescendo, both the plot, the music and visually. It is dealing with passion and troublesome relationships.
In a way the film has biblical proportions. I saw it at the cinema and I think this is a film that is at its best here. No one in the audience even drew their breath at the end - it was complete silence for a good long time when the rolling titles came on. The music was also wonderful and so well adapted to the plot.
Different in a good way - watch it!
In a way the film has biblical proportions. I saw it at the cinema and I think this is a film that is at its best here. No one in the audience even drew their breath at the end - it was complete silence for a good long time when the rolling titles came on. The music was also wonderful and so well adapted to the plot.
Different in a good way - watch it!
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By c westwood
Format:DVD
This is a truly wonderful piece of cinema. It is an ambitious film which draws its characters' emotions in bold strokes , and makes use of a wider range of cinematic techniques to reflect them. Some criticise it for this saying that the end result does not work, but I find its energy and courage utterly engaging.
Emma Recchi is a woman whose elegant life is lived in emotional limbo - the film charts her emotional reawakening. Tilda Swinton's portrayal of her is complex and surprising. She is not set up as a victim waiting to be saved, but a woman who has been unintentionally hemmed in by her choices. She is supported by a fine cast.
I disagree fundamentally with the other review who said here that the film should have ended with the hospital scene - it is only beyond this scene that the theme of the film is truly realised, we break away from melodrama and the completion of Emma's emotional journey is seen. Despite the fact that combination of editing and score of the closing scenes is breathtaking and makes it a joy to watch.
Emma Recchi is a woman whose elegant life is lived in emotional limbo - the film charts her emotional reawakening. Tilda Swinton's portrayal of her is complex and surprising. She is not set up as a victim waiting to be saved, but a woman who has been unintentionally hemmed in by her choices. She is supported by a fine cast.
I disagree fundamentally with the other review who said here that the film should have ended with the hospital scene - it is only beyond this scene that the theme of the film is truly realised, we break away from melodrama and the completion of Emma's emotional journey is seen. Despite the fact that combination of editing and score of the closing scenes is breathtaking and makes it a joy to watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
interesting story
well and sensitivly played, interesting story and I watched it ever so often. I can recommend the DVD for anyone.
Published 1 month ago by Kern Alfred
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True Cinematic Masterpiece in our Time
Though relatively overlooked and considered a flop at the box office Guadagnino has truly triumphed with this paean to what becomes of a life only half lived. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lawrence Hair
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am Love
Absolutely blown away by this movie. Tilda Swinton is seen at her brilliant best in a truly astonishing performance.
Great cinematography adds to the experience. Read more
Great cinematography adds to the experience. Read more
Published 2 months ago by markthebook
3.0 out of 5 stars
Style over substance - but enjoyable to watch once
Very stylish and stylised, beautifully filmed and lovely to look at, this certainly warrants a viewing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tonkfan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
The first thing that struck me about this film when I first saw it was the quality of the cinematography - great shots amid luscious Tuscan scenery. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mike Barrie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Greek family tragedy of modern times
This film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Tilda Swinton is about the "Recchi" family. A rich family of textile manufacturers in Milan, that falls apart when Tancredi... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Xavier De Blocq
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful film
This has to be one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. The aesthetics are in a word, delicious. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Davies
4.0 out of 5 stars
life, death, family and love... with impeccable style
Well the protagonists' lifestyle may be outside the experience of most of us (realistic portrayal of rich Italian aristocratic industrialists) but the story covers several themes... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hill Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Love Story!
Saw this movie on TV and just had to purchase the DVD so I can watch it again and again! MK.
Published 6 months ago by Margo Kirtikar
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very stylish, but mostly pointless
This film is brilliant at depicting upper-crust Milan life. The opening shots of the city are breathtaking. But the film is painfully slow. Read more
Published 6 months ago by William Cohen
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