Sylvie's Love | Film Review
This is an Amazon original, and I had been aware of it for a while because I'm a fan of Tessa Thompson, but all I really knew about it was that it was a love story. And I'm always ready to see a love story. In the '50s, Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) and Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha) meet when Robert takes a job at Sylvie's father's record store. This meeting sparks a deep connection that changes their lives forever. I heard a lot of amazing things about this film before I saw it, but I was actually a bit disappointed with the end result. But I'll start with the things that I liked. There's something really innocent and pure about these two characters and their story. They feel transparent - what you see is what you get, and I really liked that about them. Music is a big part of the film, and it does a really good job of keeping the audience in the right time period. You almost feel like you live in the 50s/60s too. There is amazing chemistry between our lead actors. Th...