Lewski

This film is not the best in my opinion. I finished it but it's also only that many minutes. It was a bit excessive and the classic trope of a wealthy man and a woman from a modest background thrust together by circumstance, but unfortunately, it does so in a way that feels both dated and uncomfortable. I know one needs to also think that its not made in 2026 its a 2016 film so it will have parts that are a bit dated but yeah, watch at your own discretion and know that I was a bit about the whole film. The dynamic between the leads is unsettling; the male protagonist’s entitlement and disregard for boundaries create a tense viewing experience. It felt a bit forced and it felt very much like weaponised incompetence. But yeah ehhhhh yeah it was a bit. Yeah my words are just uncomfortable. Beyond that, the power imbalance between the two is never thoroughly explored, and the lack of true consent in their relationship left me uneasy throughout. Like you can have a relationship where the two are into that and it still not feeling this forced IYK.
The movie ultimately just falls flat. The acting is overly dramatic, and the chemistry between the leads is more awkward than compelling. Overall, I found the experience disappointing and at times even uncomfortable, wishing the story had been handled with greater nuance, empathy, and attention to the realities of healthy relationships.