Four Letters of Love

I usually trust IMDB ratings, but this was an exception. Despite the promise of a good storyline, the acting was tired & exaggerated. Pierce and Byrne did a nice job- given what they had to work with. The main character was ill-suited for a romantic part. No charm or personality, and the supposed chemistry was nonexistent. A truly silly & improbable ending. Low expectations will be a good match for this oater.

I loved this movie. But, then, I think Niall Williams is a literary genius. And, he wrote the screenplay. I read a review in the Aussie Guardian by Peter Bradshaw, who awarded it 2 stars. But then, I thought, the man is a white, ultra middle class, Brit. Tends to be a bit stiff. I wonder what Margaret and David would have given it - I say 4.5 out of 5.

I don't know where to begin with just how profound this movie is. One needs to reflect on it - it's deep, it's emotional, and for me, it was transcendental - no I'm not hippy or, even, religious. Niall Williams speaks to us in ways that are not plain, not simple. I'm going again. And, wth tissues again.

In a world of pain, despair, broken connection and lost humanity, Naill Williams speaks to love, to belief, to beauty, to belonging, to depth and to, above all, hope.

I did not know about this movie till I saw a poster in a local theatre. As I couldn't make that date I explored and went out especially to see it in brum I'm so glad I did. Beautifully shot,breath taking scenery and wonderfully executed story. I can't wait to watch it again.so well cast. I can't believe it's not playing in more venues. Fionn has done real justice to the characters. Emotionally charged with great subtle humour. I have been a big fan of Gabriel Byrne and he didn't disappoint.

We hadn't heard of the film before we went to see it on a Monday night in summer, but the cast made it look promising.

Right up to the last 15 minutes this was a slow, dull, grim 5/10 watch and only getting 5 stars for the scenery and cast.

Helena Bonham Carter possibly masters an Irish accent better than Pierce Brosnan (who IS Irish, but been a long time away!), but both made a good job of their characters. The cinematography of the stunning Irish coastline is absolutely captivating.

Then suddenly, in the last 15 minutes at the end, it became a great film! No spoilers - but would I watch it again? Nope!

The most amazing scenery makes me want to go and visit Ireland! A power cast and floods of emotion brings a movie that in the beginning felt lost. It comes together in an unexpected way. A constant journey where you are at times wanting to scream and hard to watch but the ending can be described as powerful! A masterpiece! Well done.