Dear Ex

Gimmicks and hysteria are just a couple of problems...

Daft, little animations litter this film...for no apparent reason other than to declare it a quirky little indie! Unnecessary!

The mother...wow, is this woman high-octane, she screams and yells and then some... It is a performance totally out-of-control...it's a big ask...but, be patient, with time, she settles and the daft animations become less frequent and annoying.

All the bluster of the first act segues into a rather heartfelt, totally immersive story of the trials and tribulations of love and loyalty...and, the fallout when the decision is taken...to stay [and live] true to yourself. This is selflessness and selfishness all rolled into one!

Despite the excellent cinematography and production values...alas, with two directors, it's not too difficult to spot who directed what...it really is a case of two being one too many...which is a shame...because, apart from the serious over-acting...this is a lovely little film with a rather remarkable and touching relationship at its core...between a boy and a young man who have lost the same man...distant father and dead lover.

Definitely erratic...but, by the end, its charm really does win you over.

Trailer...