31/15
Quoted in Cinefiliando-Peliculeando: El tiempo que tenemos (We Live in Time) (2024)
The lives of an aspiring chef and a recently divorced woman are forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together in a decades-long, deeply moving romance. When Florence Pugh couldn’t make it to the film’s premiere due to other filming commitments, Andrew Garfield brought a life-sized cardboard cutout of her as a substitute. In the living room scene with the candles and fire, Almut snaps Tobias’ notebook shut, but in the next shot it’s open. Almut: What’s the rush?Tobias: Because I’m afraid the possibility is very clear and real that I’m falling in love with you.
Is It a Sin?
Written by Al Hazan. Performed by Allie Hazan. The Nonlinear Structure: A Double-Edged SwordWe Live in Time makes a bold narrative choice by using a nonlinear structure. While this adds complexity to the story, making it seem like a series of fragmented memories or dreamlike flashbacks, it comes at the expense of emotional connection.
What sacrifices has she made to get where she is?
Constantly jumping between different moments in the relationship prevents the audience from being fully immersed in the key events. As a result, some crucial moments feel rushed and we miss the chance to really absorb the emotions and consequences of certain scenes. A more linear approach might have allowed for a deeper connection.Almut’s Career: A Missed OpportunityOne of the elements I missed in We Live in Time was a deeper dive into Almut’s career as a chef. We are told that cooking is her passion, but the film doesn’t spend much time exploring why this is so important to her.
What role does the kitchen play in her identity, and how does it conflict with her personal struggles?
By not putting more focus on this aspect, the film misses the opportunity to add more depth to her character. Not only would it have helped connect the viewer more to her journey, but it would have also made her inner conflict about balancing work and family life more pressing and relatable.Product Placement: A Bit of a DistractionLet’s talk about the Weetabix moments. When the product literally becomes part of the conversation, it feels like the film just paused for a moment to sell us breakfast. It’s the kind of moment that makes you wonder, “How much did Weetabix pay for this?” It didn’t ruin the film, but I definitely could have done without the snack advert in the middle of the film.Strong Performances Hold It All TogetherDespite its flaws, We Live in Time is held together by the incredible performances of Garfield and Pugh.
Their chemistry alone makes the film worth watching
Both actors manage to convey deep, raw emotion, thus carrying the burden of the film’s emotional core.ConclusionUltimately, We Live in Time is not a revolutionary film, but it is an emotional one. It’s a deeply personal story about love, time and loss, and while it doesn’t always hit all the emotional marks, it still offers moments of true beauty. If you’re a fan of character-driven love stories and strong performances, this film is worth a look.
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