And While We Were Here

R 5.7
2012 1 hr 23 min Drama , Romance

Trapped in a loveless marriage, a troubled writer experiences a sexual awakening when she meets a carefee American in Italy.

  • Cast:
    Kate Bosworth , Iddo Goldberg , Jamie Blackley , Claire Bloom

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Reviews

TrueJoshNight
2012/04/21

Truly Dreadful Film

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Claysaba
2012/04/22

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

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Jenna Walter
2012/04/23

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Sarita Rafferty
2012/04/24

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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eilulles
2012/04/25

When you read the plot summary, the movie seems promising however it's mostly a disappointment. Generally the acting is bad, the story doesn't flow and overall it feels like a sloppy movie. The most disturbing thing is that the story is not being told objectively and it gave me an impression that the movie is based on the writer/director's real life (maybe herself, maybe her best friend, maybe her mother went through a relationship like this...) and that by this movie she tries to prove how bad of a man the (ex) husband was while he is actually a reponsible man with common sense. I'm not saying every story must be told objectively; but feeling that the writer/director keeps trying to manipulate you throughout the whole movie is not a good experience.

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leethomas-11621
2012/04/26

Intelligent, we'll-acted drama set in and around Naples. Makes its point unhurriedly. Only criticism is that plot had only one way to go. Oh, and the sepia colour of the print - obviously to align with the mood of the characters but it's a pity that it dulled the stunning setting.

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Tinker_be11
2012/04/27

I came across this film one evening after listening to the soundtrack (I won't name it as it gives away spoilers if you know the content of the song), and was intrigued by the few clips and trailers I could find online - it was the most beautiful film. The island of Ischia is a quaint, crumbling backdrop for a very elegant and believable love affair, immediately providing a sense of escape and tranquility for the viewer as they get to know Jane and how she sees the world. The relationships in this film are incredible - sewing hints of doubt and mistrust in carefully considered dialogue and Kate Bosworth's very serious expressions. Jane's husband is delightfully executed as the most boring, standoffish man ever to be in a film, which works perfectly to show how an affair with a younger man would seem like an easy escape for Jane. Jamie Blackley also shines as the younger love interest, his gimmicks, boyish attitude and slight arrogance bouncing off Jane's pensiveness and grief to produce a very sweet romantic encounter. None of the acting feels forced or unrealistic.It is hard to believe the whole film takes place in less than a week, as the raw emotions that change so often throughout the film could easily take place over a relationship of several months. The intensity is balanced with hazy montages as Jane and Caleb explore the island, and the whole thing reminded me of old Italian films as well as pieces like Roman Holiday. However, if you are after a light-hearted holiday romance, this is not that film. I think, as other reviews have mentioned, you have to be in a certain frame of mind to fully appreciate all aspects of this film, as beautiful though it is, I understand how some people might find it dull or too focused.I've given it a 9 as although it is one of my favourite films, I know it was originally released at film festivals in black and white, and then colour for public release. I feel it would work even better in black and white - does anyone know if it is possible to get the b/w version?

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Vultural ~
2012/04/28

Troubled couple arrive in Naples and settle in. He to play viola for concerts, she to work on WWII novel / memoir. Gorgeous settings of isle of Ischia, offset by serious, depressing tone of a husband and wife who can no longer communicate with each other. She meets a 19 year old, still very boyish, reckless and full of youthful energy. He comes off as initially annoying, and I cannot say he grew on me, but I did get accustomed to him. The plot meanders around as the young wife (Kate Bosworth - quite good here) broods much of the time. Much of her story is internal, thinking and rethinking, about her situation and possibilities. All the time, she is listening to recordings of her grandmother, recalling her own youth. "Chick flick" might resonate more with female viewers.

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