The Only One

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Q T @QReview Dec 24 Masterfully done film that's full of nuance and heart. It's beautifully shot and makes me not only want to visit this area, but meet these characters. See more 01/01/2022 IN A NUTSHELL: On the brink of accepting a life of independence and wanderlust, a young woman visits an old flame on his vineyard in France and takes one last shot at a committed relationship. The film is written by Seth Gilbert and directed by his brother Noah Gilbert. THINGS I LIKED: France! We get to wander around the gorgeous south of France and escape to a vineyard. Lovely soundtrack. The beautiful lighting bathes almost everything in afternoon gold. Puppydog Daniel is played by Joshua Grothe. Blake Lindsley and Hugo Armstrong round out the main cast. Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken" is talked about with insights that will make you think. THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: Tom/Natalie is played by Australian actress Caitlin Stasey. She's beautiful to look at but the freeloading, carefree character she plays in this romantic drama is rude, crass, selfish, and unappealing. She shows very little respect for others and their values. It made me not want her to be with Daniel. I felt bad for Daniel the whole time, assuming he'd get dumped again, all while abandoning his own responsibilities and the life he had carefully created. Every minute, I just worried that Natalie/Tom would just trample all over his heart. There was more sadness about the couple than warmth and true love. For a romance, there should have been more kissing. Just saying. Spider tattoo? Ick. Hairy armpits on a beautiful girl. Ick. Some viewers will complain that "nothing happens" in the movie. Know ahead of time that it's a slow burn and character study. You can see my full review on my Movie Review Mom YouTube channel. See more 12/14/2021 This is an engaging, heartfelt story well acted, beautifully photographed and directed. The characters are complex and interesting. The ambiance of the south of France is delicious to watch and the story, though "old as time" draws you in and makes you care. See more Read all reviews

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