Now & Later

I could analyze this film as a critique of the American Dream and a very good one it is.

I could also point out the mass of very good social commentary and analysis of modern Western ethics.

And I'm sure the prudes will be put off by the very intimate sex scenes while the pervy types will be distracted from the story by them. So I could implore you not to let this happen and, instead, just allow these scenes to draw you into a feeling of intimacy with the characters.

I could also go on about how much the two lead actors must have put into this to bring their characters to life so vividly.

But instead I'll just say "Enjoy what is a very beautiful film on several levels".

btw I reserve 10 points for really, REALLY excellent films that stand out well above others. Otherwise I would have given this 10.

I was expecting this to be a dog of a movie, just trash with nude bodies thrown in. But instead Now and Later is a very political movie with a lot more talking than anything you'd see in an adult movie. Maybe with a larger budget it might have worked, but as-is, it doesn't.

You have 2 attractive leads, one a very white banker in trouble with the law and a woman from Nicaragua in the US illegally. Although released in 2011 the film is set during the Reagan years but very much has to do with the world in 2025. It's obvious the writer/director has very liberal, anti-American views and that the female lead is his mouthpiece. I did not find any of the sexual stuff offensive, but there is plenty said in the long dialogue scenes that will offend many.

Keller Wortham is not a great actor, better than I thought he might be, but Shari Solanis is actually pretty good in her free-spirited role.

Overall it's a very different film because even with the included nude scenes it didn't come off as exploitative. Unfortunately the bulk of the film takes place on one set and so much of the film is the female character talking about what are obviously the writer's views on the world. None of this is done in a compelling way and that is where the film fails. It's also a film with an extremely immature and unrealistic view of life.

Explicit images (read nudity), but also penetration have made their way into mainstream movies (no pun intended). And while the term mainstream might feel like a stretch given to a low budget movie, this is not a single case of this thing happening. Low budget movies (or even higher budget movies like Nymphomaniac) do not hold back anymore. Caligula did that many decades ago, but back then it was more like a single case scenario (if you don't count some "horror" movies who had some explicit intercourse in them as well).

But back to this one, which is depicting a relationship and a financial situation that might make feel people uncomfortable (even more uncomfortable than two people having sex together, while everything is shown). There is drama between all the nudity and it does work on a basic level. The acting is a bit off, which might have given this a bit of a boost, but overall the story is decent, though annoying at times. If you rent/watch it for the obvious non-story related reasons, you might feel disappointed, don't blame the movie for it though - on the other hand don't expect this to be a superb drama

This is a very good film. I totally liked it. The plot is different; but one of the best I have every found.I specially liked the leading actress; not just because she is good looking; but because she is a talented actress. She does a great job to attract viewers to the film. The leading actor is also a talented person. He is totally justifying his character. This story is actually making us to think twice about our fast faced life. It influence us to explore the true meaning of life and living. Aren't we all chasing after a dream? Which sometimes making us nothing but zombies who don't have hearts. This film is one of the best I have ever watched. I recommend for anybody who has time to watch a film with patient.

I liked the film very much. The whole story unfolds under the echo of the word "now". Now we live, love, die, fall and rise. Past is too far and future is hidden behind the dreams. It is such a relief when you realize that the only constant thing in life is the inconstancy. And there is no time enough for regrets and despair, no time for loosing yourself in the cave of greed for getting more and more. You should appreciate every single moment and never forget it is a gift.

The main actors managed to inspire all these thoughts. Same feelings inspired the music and some camera decisions. I liked the scene with the bird-kite. And about the sex scenes I find them erotic, not vulgar or rude.