Andrew C
This Is Your Song is a daring portrait of a relationship on the brink, filmed in a way that feels uncomfortably intimate and relentlessly true. Capturing the collapse of love means embracing the mess, and here the filmmakers never shy away from the raw, jagged edges of conflict. The result is a film that is both painful and magnetic, a story that reveals not only the flaws of its characters but the humanity beneath those flaws.
At the center are Jules (Briana Walsh) and James (Jordan Potch), a couple whose seven-year marriage has become a battlefield of affection, regret, and lingering desire. The single-take format drops us into their world with no chance to escape, forcing us to experience every volatile moment as if we were trapped in the room with them. Their highs are euphoric, their lows devastating, and the emotional whiplash feels as real as any relationship in crisis.
The dialogue becomes its own weapon, sharp and relentless, echoing the theatrical intensity of classic American dramatists. Words are hurled like knives, then softened into pleas, only to harden again in the next breath. This verbal sparring is what sustains the film’s momentum, creating a rhythm of conflict and reconciliation that feels like a dance of love and destruction.
What saves the film from bleakness is the authenticity of the performances. Walsh and Potch embody characters who are deeply flawed—selfish, wounded, and sometimes cruel—but never lose their humanity. They are recognizable, not as idealized lovers, but as real people stumbling through the contradictions of intimacy. We feel their pain, but we also see ourselves in them, which makes their struggle impossible to turn away from.
The lighting, costuming, and camerawork support this sense of raw authenticity, but it is the acting and the writing that hold the film together. By embracing imperfection, This Is Your Song finds its truth. It is not an easy film, nor should it be. Like love itself, it is messy, beautiful, and unforgettable.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
09/14/25
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Paul G
A great movie that kept surprising throughout. Each scene moved from place to place and I felt like I was there on the journey with the characters. Big set pieces juxtaposed with cramped locations played so well with the story and the ebb and flow of all the different relationships. Not to mention the incredible single shot which kept hooking me with every new move and continuation. I highly recommend this film.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
07/21/25
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Ruby C
This Is Your Song, directed by Hassan Said, is a compelling indie drama that unfolds in real time over the course of a single night in San Francisco. The film follows Jules (Briana Walsh), a theatre actress, and her husband James (Jordan Potch), a writer, as we witness the complexities of their marriage during their celebration of their 7th anniversary. It is heart wrenching to watch how much humans are capable of hurting the ones we love most and the depths that passion and despair can drive a human to do.
The story is engaging and the acting is solid. It takes a lot talent of everyone involved to make such a long continuous shot and this film delivers in a beautiful way. It’s innovative story telling, it’s thought provoking, and definitely worth a watch.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
04/18/25
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Bobby L
I absolutely loved this movie and recommend it to everyone. It has a slow start but soon picks up steam and grab a hold of your attention and the result is an inspired masterpiece of filmmaking.
What is amazing and unique about "This Is Your Song" is its use of continuous shots and minimal cuts, which guide the audience through the unfolding drama as if we're right there in the room with the characters. It reminds me of “Rope”, one of my favorite Alfred Hitchcock films. The audience witness the turbulent relationship through many ups and downs like a roller coaster ride of emotions. I was mesmerized. "This Is Your Song" delves deep into the essence of human connection, challenging us to confront the complexities of love and the sacrifices it takes to be in a relationship that is fundamentally flawed.
The film's key success lies in the luminous performances of Briana Walsh and Jordan Potch. Their portrayal of a couple on the brink of dissolution while clinging on to their love is truly captivating and memorable. The continuous shots that seem to last forever showcase these two’s ability to totally embody their characters. The words came out effortlessly and seem so real and believable. The movie is called This is your song, and at one point it clicked for me that watching the continuous shots with no cuts and the kaleidoscope of emotions, is like watching an aria being performed with the incredible highs and gut wrenching lows unfolding in front of you. The director has delivered a truly unique and memorable film.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/22/25
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Kolo P
These kinds of drama/ character films make the viewer stop and watch without scrolling on their phones and absorb the dialogue which is realistic and not trimmed down to satisfy 15 second shots and scenes like many other films. I also liked the fact that many parts of the story were shown and not told, a method that seems little used today.
Did you notice that long single take at the start that goes from the theatre, to the dressing room, to the bar, to the street, to the apartment? The film flows like a Speilberg-esque show that moves the camera and pulls sets and actors in and out of the shots pretty seamlessly. I found the colours of the sets, clothing and other elements to be the most satisfying feature of the whole film which is a visual delight, especially the closing beach scenes.
The acting flows well and especially noteworthy given the 1917 film style long takes which require significant rehearsal and line memorization. Kudos to the camera operator to squeeze into places without being revealed in mirrors or reflections.
Overall a visually fulfilling film and very impressive cinematography.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/13/25
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CJ J
The immediate vibe I got from watching this film was that the director truly appreciates melodramas from the 1950s and 60s. So if your taste runs toward liking things like Inge's "A Delicate Balance",, Albee's "Who's Aftraid of Virginia Woolf",, or Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie", you've definitely landed on the film you need.. Overall, the cinematography and acting is pretty good - in fact, I think that since the script is so dialogue heavy and influenced by stage plays, it probably has experienced stage actors inhabiting the main roles. Which makes sense, since the beginning of the film shows a couple of actresses doing theater and some of the backstage drama and intrigue that happens while doing a play. Things bogged down a little bit with the pacing and editing, however. This viewer thought things could be tightened up considerably. But if you'd like hard and heavy melodrama, you'll definitely appreciate this film.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
07/24/24
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