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The Lovers
The Lovers

The Lovers

May 5, 2017· 1h 34m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.5

The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

Critics Sentiment

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17 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Early morning kiss between Mary and Michael leads

7.2at 32m
Lowest Moment

Joel punches wall and storms out crying

3.8at 1h 17m
Biggest Swing

The film's biggest shift occurs when the unexpected morning kiss transforms the narrative from a predictable affair story into something more authentic and emotionally resonant.

The Lovers received mixed reception, with critics praising the natural rekindling of the central marriage but finding the pacing slow and many characters emotionally shallow. The film's strength lay in its realistic portrayal of middle-aged relationships, though the ambiguous ending and rushed family dynamics left many reviewers unsatisfied. Overall, it was seen as a thoughtful but flawed examination of love and fidelity.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Guardian
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Mary and Michael live together but estranged
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Mary with Robert and Michael with Lucy affairs
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Early morning kiss between Mary and Michael leads⬆ Peak moment
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Mary and Michael have passionate sexual encounters again
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Son Joel warns Erin about his parents' marriage
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Robert and Lucy confront Michael and Mary directly
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Joel punches wall and storms out crying⬇ Lowest moment
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Michael calls Mary saying he can't stop thinking
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