It’s not exactly what you’d call a “great” film, nor will it leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.Yet, like every project Noé dives into — from the intense crime drama I Stand Alone and the emotionally heavy Irreversible to the trippy Enter the Void — Love offers up some pretty spellbinding visuals, to put it mildly.
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Now that you can stream it on-demand, there are a couple of things you might want to think about before you settle in to watch it, especially if you’re thinking of viewing it with your other half.
Since it’s a film that doesn’t shy away from pushing limits, it tosses up plenty of questions about monogamy, fidelity, and trust.So, unless you and your sweetheart are totally aligned in what you’re comfortable exploring, maybe watch Love on your own time. Honestly, it’s not worth an argument.
Setting potential relationship landmines aside, if you’re both cinephiles, then you’ll likely appreciate that Love is visually stunning.
It showcases Noé in his most unfiltered form, perfectly mirroring his main character’s endless narcissism.Some parts are tough to sit through, especially when Murphy and Electra’s interactions turn aggressive.
On the flip side, Noé’s twisted humor shines through, ensuring that even in its most melodramatic moments, you might just find yourself laughing out loud.
