45 ans

'45 YEARS': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

British drama flick; about an elderly couple, that's about to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, that suddenly has romantic difficulties, due to memories of a past relationship resurfacing. The movie was written and directed by Andrew Haigh; and it's based on the short story 'In Another Country', by David Constantine. The film stars Charlotte Rampling (who was nominated for an Academy Award, for her performance) and Tom Courtenay. The movie is very slow-paced; but interesting, and very well acted.

Kate (Rampling) and Geoff (Courtenay) are retired, and have been happily married for 45-years. They're about to celebrate their anniversary, in Norwich; after missing their 40th celebration (due to Geoff's medical complications). A week before the party, Geoff receives a letter from Switzerland; notifying him that the body of a past lover (from the 60s), has been found in a melting glacier there (where she fell, on a hiking trip). The news causes Geoff to reminisce, greatly; which doesn't sit well with Kate.

Like I said, the movie is very slow; but it also feels extremely real. The characters are very well developed; and it really feels like you're watching a couple that's been together for a very long time. Both Rampling and Courtenay are very good in the movie, and they make the film worth watching. It's a sad, but touching story.

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