Man, with all of this adoring going on, maybe this film really isn't that lazy, as it appears to have quite a bit of passion to it, although if it was really all that passionate about getting people interested through its title, then it would have scrapped all of the "Adore" and "The Mothers" nonsense, and kept the original title from Doris Lessing's inspiring novella, "The Grandmothers".
Of course, I might just feel that way because this film has, like, a couple hundred alternate titles, all of which, come to think of it, are kind of lazy, including something like "Two Mothers", "Perfect Mothers" and, well, "Adorartion". I suppose the fact that the French are still riding high after a film called "Amour" makes the title seem lazy, but as it stands, as "Adore", there's even more laziness, as if it's supposed to say more. "Until the end of time, I'll be there four you you own my heart and mind I truly adore you!" Yeah, Prince would probably get stuck in my head more often if his high vocals weren't so blasted annoying, but, in all seriousness, the Aussies and the French have finally come together for one production, so, of course, I keep wanting to say "Amour".
One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. Lil (Naomi Watts) and Roz (Robin Wright) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. In short, you'll like it if you like softcore romance novels. Yes it's predictable and fairly generic, but honestly I'd say it's quite hard to exactly hit generic these days, and this film does it. Most women don't take up with their best friend's son for very good reasons. They experience joy for a time, but it comes at a great cost. But the tone of the film, as it unfolds, seems to almost turn it into a morality tale, suggesting these women brought difficulties and grief on themselves through their indulgent behavior. Not the greatest script, but it's nothing if not realistic. Though more character and conflict development may seem needed at first, we get to know everyone and everything gradually, and the fact that they are all just fairly "normal" people is pivotal.
Fine performances by all the major players.
I felt really sorry for the wives at the end and the kids, but I think it ended how it should.īeautifully filmed and paced and well worth a watch, but I don't think it will be for everyone.ĭecent Film! ADORE could have turned out really cheesy, but the very real characters, along with a nice blend of funny and sad moods, fitting soundtrack, and pretty Australian beach scenery keep it from becoming so. Sure, they struggle with that, for about 10 minutes before shrugging it off as " well, I'm doing it too". Some random who looks good for her age, sure - someone who probably changed your nappy at one stage? Not so much.Īnd then to actually BE one of these boys mums and know what your son was up to with your best friend. I'm not sure it could happen exactly like this in real life - I could imagine one of the boys going for an older woman, but both?! And the women being like second mums to each boy made it that step harder to believe. These four people really did live in their own little world. While I wouldn't say I liked the story exactly, it certainly did keep me watching to see how much worse it could get.
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Coming from Australia, it was a bit of a surprise!įirst of all, have to say the movie looks great with the seaside setting. Reading that it is a French production does go part of the way to explain it - definitely this style of movie and storyline is something I would expect from a French movie.
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