Laurence Anyways

i was not sure, still not, about this film. Borders almost as an "epic" with its length and many scenes. One thing I d know, is that I felt so sad for the actress and her emotional roller coaster, and the last few minutes of film had me in tears. Their meeting at the end of the beginning was two very attractive people who had no idea what they were in for, as in real life for all humans.

Other reviewers describe the plot etc., but this movie is a surreal marvel of cinematic technique, as well. The movie is shot in the "full frame" aspect ratio of old TV; the camera spends much of its time fully, closely focused on faces, rendering them as talking, emotional portraits. The aspect ratio prevents distraction from the intimacy of the faces of a wider view that includes background -- here, the faces literally and figuratively tell the story. When the camera does pull back, its viewing angles seem to turn waves of emotion into refined and conscious points of view. Music of Beethoven and Prokofieff highlight the score. Xavier Dolan is a remarkable dude.

Ordered this twice. 1st time ordered just the DVD. This only contained the extras and not the actual movie. Figured it was a mistake and sent it back. Reordered, this time paid extra for multiple formats. Received the Blu-Ray and DVD BUT THE DVD IS STILL ONLY THE EXTRAS. Be warned. Don't bother with the DVD format.

If you don't mind a little reading with your movie watching, than this movie will be worth the effort! I kept hitting pause and checking the packaging because I could NOT believe that this was filmed recently versus 2 decades ago! It is such a true depiction of life in the 90's and furthermore on a topic most of us didn't even hear of back then. It is artfully filmed with moments of surealism, but generally realistic and to the point. It's not a movie for everyone, although I'd recommend it to everyone as a way to broaden their views on the world we live in because it is the REAL world we live in. The emotions are REAL and for someone who lived through the 90's, it hits a visual chord. It's a movie that makes you wonder perhaps even think, "Did I know that person?" and then NOT really KNOW them at all. Hmmmmm???

I saw this in an indie theater because the trailer caught my eye. This is a really good movie. The characters are lighthearted, and just living their lives, though there is some drama going on because Lawrence's sex change. The acting is good. The actors and actresses are easy on the eyes There are some artistic things sprinkled throughout the movie. For example, there's a scene where the characters are at a restaurant, and their shirts match different walls. The storyline is good. It has some twists in it. It's sad because you know that Lawrence and his girlfriend are soul mates, but the sex change (his real identity all along) is causing so much emotional distress.It's funny because all throughout the movie, Lawrence's girlfriend's sister doesn't like him because he's a tranny, but she looks like a transsexual male who turned into a woman.

The woman point of view was not ever focused on enough, why she was staying through the process. Love is not enough of a reason.. She could love, and let go, because she did not sign up for this. Would he had done the same, if it was reverse, her changing? He never answered that question. One of my favorite writer, director, see MOMMY, but this one did not hit the spot.

This falls in the lineup of Priscilla, Blue, Boys Don't Cry, Billy Elliot off the top of my head. You'll like it because, regardless, or in spite of the subject matter.

Only received SUPPLEMENTS— No Film???Very DISAPPOINTED

film capolavoro di Xavier Dolan, lo consiglio caldamente è in lingua originale, sottotitoli in inglese, il modo migliore per "gustare un film".

un film emozionante e fatto veramente bene, regia fotografia sceneggiattura recitazione eccelsa. uno dei film più belli di xavier dolan!

Super disappointed. One of my favorite movies, but the disc will not play in any Canadian DVD player that I have access to.

Livraison d'une longueur alarmante ....Item ok.

This is a great story that needed to be told . . . .amazing cinematography to present this great story . . . now I get it . . .