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Ordinary Love
12A (UNITED KINGDOM)
2019
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Positive Reviews
30
Negative reviews
2
Average Rating
3.9
/5
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1.5
There isnt a moment in Ordinary Love that feels unrealistic or outside of someones lived experience.
Av Club
3.5
Very little happens on the surface of Owen McCaffertys script, as everything life or death is taking place inside Manville.
Variety
5.0
Directed with wit, subtlety and great emotional honesty by Lisa Barros DSa and Glenn Leyburn (the co directors of 2012s brilliantly life affirming Goo ..
The Guardian
4.0
And although there are some slightly stereotypical weepie moments, the film has a strong sense of emotional purpose and Manville and Neeson perhaps es ..
The Guardian
4.5
This is not showy film making, the directors dont distract from the central truth of the story.
Screen Daily
4.5
This is not showy film making, the directors dont distract from the central truth of the story.
Screen Daily
1.5
A proper emotional wringer thats never for a second manipulative or sentimental, this should win plaudits, especially for the leads.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Thanks to Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson, the unremarkable nature of this story becomes its strength, but the modest, well acted virtues of the piece ..
Telegraph
4.0
There are observations about the NHS theres a whole dialogue about paying for parking at a hospital but this isnt a political film, its a deeply human ..
3.8
...Neeson and Manvilles completely convincing and impressively lived in work here ultimately sets the picture apart from its myriad of similarly theme ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Just so perfectly judged, and Im a big fan of these filmmakers. The script is terrific, and a lovely, ambient score...
You Tube
4.0
With the stars conjuring up an ideal rapport, however, its portrait of a long married couple is beguiling.
The Times
4.0
Sure, its sometimes tough going, but the hardship and fear are laced with wit, warmth and a comforting sense of authenticity.
The Times
3.5
Its shot and edited in a way thats fluid and emotive, allowing the actors to deliver introspective performances that cut through plot points to explor ..
Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Its the sort of story thats all, Hey, if you have to get cancer, heres how to get through it.
4.0
Their life is one of companionable silences, trips to the supermarket, lazy nights slumped before the telly, fond looks, affectionate bickering and ha ..
Flim List
4.5
August (Armando Cap) Cuba: its a place in the world one doesnt think of much when it comes to film.
Film Inquiry
3.5
Ordinary Love is an authentic story about the fight with breast cancer. If you want to see great actors portray average people face with a life and de ..
Flim Threet
4.0
Ignore the unassuming title: Ordinary Love is a love story that is extraordinary.
The Irish Times
4.0
Youll feel nothing but fondness for your surroundings after watching this scaldingly fine romance.
Standard
4.0
Owen McCaffertys script is moving because the dialogue and situations seem so ordinary. But the two actors bring depth and compassion to their charact ..
Now Toronto
5.0
A powerfully understated performance by Lesley Manville elevates a story we think weve seen before into a truly touching, poignant drama, while Liam N ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
This cancer drama is earnest, gripping, well acted, sometimes harrowing. But simultaneously its a TV play making honourable bids to escape into a bigg ..
Ft
4.0
How refreshing to find a movie that actually views people in middle age as sexual beings.
The Arts Desk
4.0
Its a simple, well observed, and poignant script from Owen McAfferty, acted with beautiful understatement by Manville and Neeson, whos the best hes be ..
One Room With A View
5.0
Thanks to Owen McCaffertys script and two career best turns, the familiarity, pettiness and overwhelming gentleness ring entirely true.
The Skinny
4.5
The message of Ordinary Love is less that ones partner is a rock, and rather that despite our loved ones best efforts, were all on this journey alone.
Bfi
4.5
Ordinary Love serves as a reminder to keep living, laughing and enjoying human connection.
Film Ireland
4.5
Not very Christmassy, you might think, but its not a cancer story, as has been said in some quarters, its a love story, told profoundly and beautifull ..
Spectator
4.5
The emotions in Manvilles physical performance flow organically, forcing the viewer to reflect on their own relationships and mortality.
That Shelf
3.5
There is grace enough here for all viewers to walk away full in heart and soul, cradled by the exquisite turns of both Manville and Neeson.
The Lonely Film Critic
3.8
Neeson and Manville give two extraordinary performances in Ordinary Love.
Texas Art & Film
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