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Love and Magnets

2004·Movie
1h 31min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Back in Montréal after spending five years in Guatemala, Julie moves in with her elder sister, Jeanne, a chronic liar and woman of rather loose sexual morals... Disillusioned with love, Jeanne is nevertheless engaged to Noël. However, Jeanne and Noël lead separate lives, and only communicate by leaving each other messages on the fridge.Everything suddenly becomes very complicated. Jeanne compels Julie to take up with Noël so she can have a fling with a passionate musician. Noël, meanwhile, sets Julie up with Michel -- without Jeanne's knowledge. Julie mixes things up even further. Egged on by her friend Marie-Ève, she alters the contents of the messages on the fridge in an attempt to breathe new life into Jeanne and Noël's relationship. Along the way, she also begins to fall for the seductive Michel. The tables are turned on everyone... In the game of love and truth, illusion leads to betrayal, but love conquers all.
Romantic EntanglementsFamily RelationshipsEmotional DeceptionComplex CharactersSocial DynamicsQuebecois CinemaCharacter-Driven NarrativeSubtle IronyInterpersonal Drama

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Is Love and Magnets worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love and Magnets rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love and Magnets?

1 h 31 min

Love and Magnets runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Love and Magnets in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.