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The Killing of Two Lovers
Directed by
Robert Machoian
R
2020
84m
Drama
,
Thriller
6.8
93%
69%
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David desperately tries to keep his family of six together during a separation from his wife. They both agree to see other people but David struggles to grapple with his wife's new relationship.
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Cast of The Killing of Two Lovers
Clayne Crawford
David
Sepideh Moafi
Niki
Chris Coy
Derek
Avery Pizzuto
Jesse
Arri Graham
Alex
Ezra Graham
Theo
Jonah Graham
Bug
Bruce Graham
Dad
Barbara Whinnery
Mrs. Staples
Noah Kershisnik
Hardware Store Salesman
John Billings
Hobby Town Salesman
Jeremy Davis
Neighbor
Nicole Hawkins
Dawnell
Robert Machoian
Director / Writer
Scott Christopherson
Producer
The Killing of Two Lovers Ratings & Reviews
Spoons
October 18, 2024
“The Killing of Two Lovers” is a poignant exploration of a man grappling with the disintegration of his marriage while striving to maintain a bond with his children. Rather than relying on a complex plot, the film immerses viewers in an atmosphere thick with emotional tension. We follow David, portrayed with profound complexity, as he navigates the turbulent waters of separation, making mistakes but always acting from a place he believes is right. A standout moment is an emotionally charged conversation in the car with his ex-wife, where the fragile hope of rekindling a connection is shattered by the sight of her new partner. The film masterfully captures the messiness of life and relationships, with raw, genuine emotion that resonates deeply. The artistic choice to shift the aspect ratio throughout the film enhances this emotional depth. In more intimate or tense moments, the frame narrows, creating a sense of claustrophobia and tightening focus on David’s internal struggle. Conversely, when the story pulls back to show more of the environment or highlight key moments of action, the frame widens, giving the viewer a sense of David’s overwhelming reality. These shifts in visual scope add another layer to the storytelling, drawing attention to the isolation or connection felt in various scenes. “The Killing of Two Lovers” is a must-watch for fans of intense, character-driven dramas, similar to Blue Valentine, Closer, and Bellflower.
Chicago Reader
Max Maller
From such simple beginnings through to all the complexities life can throw at a family, then back to the primal struggles anew, director Robert Machoian's first solo feature achieves technically what it sets about to portray emotionally, a rare feat.
FilmWeek (LAist)
Andy Klein
Yes, it's painterly -- but kind of like watching paint drying.
FilmWeek (LAist)
Claudia Puig
It's beautiful to look at. It's very painterly... It's glacially paced, but that didn't bother me particularly. Very bleak, but incredibly well-acted.
Willamette Week
Chance Solem-Pfeifer
Even so, The Killing of Two Lovers slips into an inquisitive mode, deeper than pure tension.
The Lens
Andrew Wyatt
The cunning of Machoian's screenplay lies in how it uses its quietly incendiary opening scene to intensify every word, glance, and gesture that follows.
Quelle Movies
Raquel Stecher
a brooding and atmospheric drama... the subtleties speak volumes
Entertainment Weekly
Leah Greenblatt
Crawford's David is quietly devastating: a man who will do whatever it takes - sing a shaky ballad to his sweetheart in the car, build a rocket, pick up a gun - to keep what he loves.
Rolling Stone
K. Austin Collins
There's terror at the heart of this movie, a terror that reaches far into the future of these peoples' lives. This is the sign that the myopia of the film's frame isn't a miscalculation. It is a judgment -- a predictive one
Pajiba
Kristy Puchko
The Killing of Two Lovers is a masterful portrait of male pain and the toxic masculinity that might make it dangerous.
Los Angeles Times
Justin Chang
The considerable power of this movie stems from those emotional contradictions and from Machoian's refusal to reconcile them easily or predictably.
RogerEbert.com
Peter Sobczynski
It's worth exploring for a number of reasons -- primarily the strength of Crawford's performance -- and those who do not have a problem with raw and unflinching dramas may indeed find it well worth watching.
IndieWire
Eric Kohn
It's a rare kind of movie magic to wrestle through this mess of a man and realize that the mysterious nature of his fate proves the only natural outcome, because no simple ending can do justice to a life bereft of easy answers.
Austin Chronicle
Steve Davis
Director/screenwriter/editor Machoian is firmly in control throughout The Killing of Two Lovers, deftly sustaining a slow-burn tension in this unflinching story of a disintegrating marriage.
New York Times
Nicolas Rapold
Machoian suggests that a single day of experience can cover the worries of wrangling youngsters, the ache of troubled romance, and the wildest rage.
San Jose Mercury News
Randy Myers
It's a film stripped of any pretense; everything about it seems to bear the hand of a veteran filmmaker. And the performance from Crawford is shattering.
AV Club
Mike D'Angelo
Ultimately, a movie like this succeeds or fails largely on the strength of its lead actors, and Machoian cast his well.
Slant Magazine
Wes Greene
The film's cramped compositions hauntingly underline the claustrophobic nature of its protagonist's life.
RogerEbert.com
Brian Tallerico
A movie with mannered style and character choices that always reminded me it was a movie.
The Hollywood Reporter
David Rooney
This lean, bruising exploration of the minefield of an imperiled marriage should put its filmmaker on the map while also elevating the stock of its terrific lead actors, who never hit a false note.
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