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100
It’s a movie made of moments, the antithesis of "plot-driven," but the sum of these moments is magnificent, the culmination of so many elements: acting, scripting, score (by locals Michael Linnen and David Wingo), and cinematography.
100
David Gordon Green's second film, is too subtle and perceptive, and knows too much about human nature, to treat their lack of sexual synchronicity as if it supplies a plot.
100
It's thrillingly original, lyrical, and wise, and the filmmaker conveys the mutable intensity of young love with the authoritative originality of an important filmmaker.
90
The best movie of the last 20 years about young people in love is 1989’s.
90
Green shoots his groping lovers in the art-film style -- long takes, static frame -- but his tone isn't at all minimalist; it's achingly, breathtakingly romantic, like the old Hollywood love stories his kids have never seen.
90
Like his (David Gordon Green's) debut feature of three years ago, the exquisite "George Washington," this new one has my heart, and I think it will have yours.
90
This is a lyrical heartbreaker that skirts most love-story cliches and is brave enough to be as inconclusive as the characters.
90
Remarkable for its genuine, unpretentious lyricism.
90
The movie may take five extra minutes to end and could do with one less sunset but . . . other than that it's damned near perfect.
88
The verdict? Green passes with flying colours -- his is a huge and hugely impressive talent.
