Review of Not Here to Be Loved (2005) by Tsukasa A — 22 May 2010
I watch very few foreign films. But this one just grabbed my attention because of the story. Middle-aged man with dull job and a crabby father in a nursing home lives across from a dance studio. After a physical his doctor recommends some exercise and the guy joins a tango-class for beginners. There he meets a young woman.
I just flipped over this movie. I remember him as so quiet, polite and proper. Tired. She's not his opposite(as you might believe), but rather normal, with a selfish boyfriend. And when they dance... Holy s**t! Forget Dirty Dancing, that was just crude and obvious compared to this. Now this... this is seriously hot. I even forgot they spoke french after ten minutes. This is a movie for all of you who like tiny love stories without all the clichés.
I think my love for this movie might have something to do with my obsession for Commissioner Gordon in the Dark Knight, but I'm not gonna explore that further. I just know it clicked with me, all the way. I even wanted to learn how to tango! Insane...
This review of Not Here to Be Loved (2005) was written by Tsukasa A on 22 May 2010.
Not Here to Be Loved has generally received positive reviews.
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