Liz in September, in a word, is "relaxing". There's no intense action scenes, no fierce love-making, no heart-wrenching sobs. This is the brilliant blue flame, the size of a pilot light: warm, constant, and ready to start something new.
I wanted to describe how this film *felt* because what happens shouldn't be spoiled. There is a richness and layering to the characters that is well developed through "show, don't tell" techniques, which is commendable. The plot, while simple, is a HEAVILY character-driven affair and it simply wouldn't have worked without this wonderful cast. Everyone is on top of their character, and they most make the most of the handful of sets.
I find a hard time pointing out things done *wrong* in this movie, as "lesbian romantic drama" is so often shallow. There is a SINGLE moment that I think distracts from the character-focused portrait; if you don't find it, you'll probably enjoy it even more than I did!
It wasn't spectacular, nor the best of the sub-genre, but it's a delight. I wanted to hangout with these gals, even though the film had ended, just to share in the good times.
You won't regret this one.
I wanted to describe how this film *felt* because what happens shouldn't be spoiled. There is a richness and layering to the characters that is well developed through "show, don't tell" techniques, which is commendable. The plot, while simple, is a HEAVILY character-driven affair and it simply wouldn't have worked without this wonderful cast. Everyone is on top of their character, and they most make the most of the handful of sets.
I find a hard time pointing out things done *wrong* in this movie, as "lesbian romantic drama" is so often shallow. There is a SINGLE moment that I think distracts from the character-focused portrait; if you don't find it, you'll probably enjoy it even more than I did!
It wasn't spectacular, nor the best of the sub-genre, but it's a delight. I wanted to hangout with these gals, even though the film had ended, just to share in the good times.
You won't regret this one.