We Live in Time has gotten off to a strong start with critics after its first reviews landed this week.
John Crowley's romantic comedy-drama stars Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as Almut and Tobias, who are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives before their relationship is challenged by a devastating diagnosis.
We Live in Time world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and receives its first UK screening at next month's BFI London Film Festival.
Following its first reviews, We Live in Time has landed a strong 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 24 reviews to date. And from the sounds of it, we might want to be prepared for an emotional journey.
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IndieWire
"The conceit of Nick Payne’s original screenplay isn’t particularly novel, but scrambling its love story out of order allows We Live in Time to make the most of its gentle touch, if only because its hands are wrapped around our necks from the moment starts."
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The Guardian
"It's such a joy to watch two such assured and natural performers allowed the room to exercise both movie star and actor muscles as well as showcase their ease with both comedy and drama."
Deadline
"None of this works of course without the right key cast and Garfield, who worked 16 years ago with Crowley in Boy A, and Pugh, who seemingly can do just about anything, could not be more appealing and believable."
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Variety
"Crowley is confident that the chemistry between Pugh and Garfield is so compelling, people will want to watch his movie again and again, at which point, Almut and Tobias' memories will have become our memories."
Collider
"With Pugh and Garfield leading this tremendous love story, We Live in Time becomes one of the best movie romances in years, and proves that few filmmakers can present the power of love quite like Crowley can."
Following its world premiere, Garfield responded to the viral horse meme that became a social media favourite last month.
"I hadn't heard from him since our shoot day but I pray he makes an appearance 'cause without him, we really are nothing," he joked. "Yeah, no-one would be aware of this film if it wasn't for that f**king horse."
We Live in Time is released in US cinemas on October 11 and in UK cinemas on January 1, 2025.
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