The trailer itself gave a "hot guy falls for shy girl" vibe, so that's what I had in mind when I started watching the film. And I was right! Not only were the plot lines very, very predictable, but the fact that there was no chemistry between the leading actors made the kissing scenes actually very awkward and cringy to watch. Also, it would've been better if Lucky Blue Smith had his hair dyed in a more normal, natural color that would fit the theme of the film. Now every time he appeared on screen with the glazing look and barely moving eyebrows I saw only him, not Bridger. That, and the fact that not one character was properly being "deepened into". This, and the viewer just isn't able to emotionally connect with the characters and the film. It'll feel plain and empty. For example, the film starts with a scene where an older man isn't exactly nice, somehow the mom arrives at the right moment, and they decide to leave. It would've been better if they had played it out first (with a couple more "bad" moments), because now there is no way for the viewer to feel for the characters. We don't yet feel upset or remorse for Bridger and his mom because we've only been watching for what, 3 minutes? Do have to give props to the woman who played Clover. She did do the crying well, though, pulling crying expressions and letting out small pained cries. That was actually believable. Sadly Lucky Blue on the other hand kept a straight face during most of the film, when sometimes one would expect him to respond to the mom or Clover in an suited emotional way. To have him stare at someone else without doing anything might be extremely hot as a model, but not very smart if you want to make it as an actor as well.
Review of Love Everlasting
Love Everlasting
(2016)
Predictable story line, plain/thin characters
24 November 2016
Warning: Spoilers