And While We Were Here

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And While We Were Here

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2012

1h 23m

Drama

Romance

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Trapped in a loveless marriage, a troubled writer (Kate Bosworth) experiences a sexual awakening when she meets a carefee American (Jamie Blackley) in Italy.

Drew Hunt

Chicago Reader

For every such moment there's a sappy montage or overt visual reference to Rossellini to cheapen the effect.

Sep 19, 2013

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Lou Lumenick

New York Post

[A] familiarly snoozy romantic drama.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 13, 2013

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Joe Neumaier

New York Daily News

Though the film plays like late-era Woody Allen - not necessarily a good thing - and Goldberg's rambunctiousness is more annoying than liberating, there's a serious depth of feeling here.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 12, 2013

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Bosworth and Blackley have amazing chemistry together and there’s a scene that is a direct homage to Picnic that I think about often

Feb 13, 2024

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

A sad routine of hurtful behavior in a movie that never expresses its complicated point of view in a satisfying manner, leaving behind unanswered questions, dim characters, and contemptible actions.

Rated: D

Sep 14, 2013

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Brent Simon

Shockya.com

Imagine a boring, gender-swapped, totally arty and pretentious version of the travelogue-mini-film-within-a-film focusing on Kip Pardue's character from The Rules of Attraction, except strung out on Benadryl instead of methamphetamine.

Rated: C-

Sep 14, 2013

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Like Call Me By Your Name but straight and less problematic. But I wish the age gap had been more problematic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

I've found that many of the negative opinions and reviews come from those who find and issue with her infidelity. Ultimately, this story wasn't about romance or marriage it was about her self discovery and journey to find what she really wanted to do. And while she may have caused emotional duress for those closest to her, it felt real. This movie made me feel as if i was in Italy and was beautifully shot. I highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Absolutely STUNNING setting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/14/18

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This movie my wife and I just sat and watched and we were both its like a very slow movie and had a faint to no heartbeat. The movie is about a husband and wife that has lost a child due to miscarriage and have lost all their aspects of their relationships emotional and physical disconnect. I am not a fan of this kinda movie as its no real plot that can be shown on the screen. This should just stay a novel as in the novel you can really describe the characters and story to a great details. Watching it in a movie format is like watching two zombies. Not suitable for the kiddies.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Intelligent, well-acted drama set in and around Naples. Makes its points unhurriedly. Only criticism was that plot really 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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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2 Stars 1 Star for Kate Bosworth and 1 Star for the Place

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

Trapped in a loveless marriage, a troubled writer (Kate Bosworth) experiences a sexual awakening when she meets a carefee American (Jamie Blackley) in Italy.

Director: Kat Coiro
Producer: Lauren Bratman
Screenwriter: Kat Coiro
Production Co: 1821 Pictures, Dead Serious Films
Rating: R (Brief Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 12, 2013
Runtime: 1h 23m