We Live In Time

Official Australian release date: 16/1/25. Viewed: 27/1/25.
Director: John Crowley
Actors: Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield, Grace Delaney, Lee Braithwaite
Genre: Drama / Romance
Rating: M

‘We Live In Time’ is a very simple love story, but told in an engaging way that keeps you on your toes. We follow Almut (Pugh), a chef, and Tobias (Garfield), an IT guy for Weetabix, and their relationship – but the film doesn’t start when they first meet and, thankfully, doesn’t spend much time on the will-they-won’t-they. We then bounce around a few times and you have to figure out where in the timeline they’re at.

It's effectively just the 2 of them for most of the film, with some other supporting characters, including daughter Ella (Delaney) and Al’s sous chef Jade (Braithwaite). When they do get to the “how they met” part, it’s quite funny. There’s also a few quite intense scenes, with Pugh not afraid to get naked. While there’s some funny moments, it’s not really a rom-com, as Al gets an illness, providing the motivation and eponymous “time” that frame their actions.

Good to see it all filmed in and around London. Doesn’t overstay it’s welcome at 105min, it’s an assured film showcasing two actors at the peak of their powers, with Pugh particularly on a roll the past few years. Their chemistry is great and they bring all the emotions, which you also feel!

Overall: Touching romantic Pugh/Garfield masterclass

Gav's Rating: 3.5 stars