Loveless

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Loveless

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Released Feb 16, 2018

2h 7m

Drama

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An estranged Russian couple going through a brutal divorce both have new partners and want to start over until their 12-year-old son disappears after witnessing one of their fights.

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Critics Consensus

Loveless uses its riveting portrait of a family in crisis to offer thought-provoking commentary on modern life in Russia -- and the world beyond its borders.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The director may be a master at setting a mood, but his insights here don't cut especially deep.

Mar 9, 2020

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

An emotionally stark indictment of middle class malaise and the broken promises of an empire, Loveless is one of the best films you'll see this year.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 11, 2018

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a kind of thriller, but without easy resolution. Zvyagintsev does not deal in reassurance: there is none to be had in this cold, hard place.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 25, 2018

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Benedict Seal

Vague Visages

The performances are strong across the board, from the parents to the volunteers and police taking part in the investigation. Spivak is particularly powerful and dominates her scenes. But side characters are also given moments of their own.

Dec 5, 2023

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Milana Vujkov

Lola On Film

Zvyagintsev's eulogy to humanity lost (...) an absence, rather than a presence. A dark jewel, which, when observed against the light, shows no reflection.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 29, 2021

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Olly Richards

NME (New Musical Express)

It's a devastating drama about losing something you didn't appreciate until you lost it, possibly forever.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 29, 2021

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Dave S

Fueled by overt hatred and resentment, a young Russian couple openly battle over their impending separation, neither seemingly wanting to take custody of their 12-year-old son. After overhearing a particularly virulent argument between his parents, the son suddenly disappears, triggering a massive search by a volunteer group after the police express their disinterest in the case. Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Loveless, much like Zvyagintsev’s Leviathan from a few years earlier, is a scathing condemnation of Russian society and the disintegration of the family unit. Using Tarkovsky-like slow zooms, framing, and subtle camera movements, Loveless is a simple story with complex moral outcomes, a movie that makes American counterparts like Kramer vs Kramer and A Marriage Story feel like light-hearted Disney cartoons.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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isla s

This is a good drama, a family drama film. Its a bit slow to build, plot wise but its thoughtful and is the kind of film I imagine a lot of people who have gone through divorce, with kids, can perhaps relate to. However, it does finish with an unanswered question, a bit of a cliffhanger. I think the viewer can guess whats implied but its not outright confirmed or not (I won't elaborate so as not to provide any spoiler(s)). It is quite a grim and sober watch and its quite dark in terms of both the themes and the physical lighting present. Overall this is a good film that I'd recommend, yes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It is not only an open window for a country in crisis, but also a devastating familiar drama with charachters that sruggle to feel or worry about something beyond themselves.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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len s

Overall, I thought the movie was OK but quite a downer. The acting was very good but the story is about two miserable people who are unable to love or be loved and the impact that has on everyone around them including their son.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Tim G

Nothing beats a grim and depressing movie about modern Russia.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/20

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dave d

Hubby and Wife date night brings the Russian film, 'Loveless', which in reality is fine, but a little too ambiguous for hubby. Wife, as usual, is a soft grader. Hubby felt as though there was just not enough going on to justify the slow burn. The movie didn't earn the finish. Overall, this is kinda take it or leave it. Wife: 6.2/Hubby: 5.0 Average: 5.6/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

An estranged Russian couple going through a brutal divorce both have new partners and want to start over until their 12-year-old son disappears after witnessing one of their fights.

Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Producer: Alexander Rodnyansky, Sergey Melkumov, Gleb Fetisov
Screenwriter: Oleg Negin, Andrey Zvyagintsev
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Les Films du Fleuve, Non-Stop Productions, arte France Cinéma, Why Not Productions, Fetisoff Illusion
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|A Brief Disturbing Image|Language|Strong Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Russian
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 16, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $564.1K
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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