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Irish Daily Star
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix's hidden gem with Gwyneth Paltrow and Joaquin Phoenix leaves fans in tears
A hidden treasure on Netflix has captivated viewers, with fans urging those who haven't seen it to give it a watch immediately. Two Lovers, featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw, narrates the tale of Leonard Kraditor, a man whose engagement has been broken off, forcing him to move back in with his parents in Brooklyn . The film opens with Leonard plunging into the water in what appears to be an attempt at suicide, and traces his journey towards finding happiness. His parents, portrayed by Isabella Rossellini and Moni Moshonov, are desperate to see their son regain his happiness and arrange a date for him with his father's business partner's daughter, played by Vinessa Shaw. However, Leonard begins to harbour strong feelings for his enigmatic neighbour, enacted by Gwyneth Paltrow. The love triangle and the suspense of whom he will choose has fans riveted, with many commenting on the tear-inducing ending, reports the Mirror US . Fans love the Netflix hidden gem Reviews for the movie, helmed by James Gray, the director behind The Yards and We Own the Night, have lauded the intricate relationships depicted in the film. The Guardian wrote: "James Gray's powerfully emotional dramas have such a distinctive, deliberate quality; Gray has always been a craftsman working with heavy materials, very different from Hollywood's lightweight alloy. This, his third feature, is set once again in the Russian-Jewish communities of Brooklyn. Like his other films, The Yards and We Own the Night, it is unafraid of the grand gesture, but this often looks oddly like an adapted stage-play - Two Lovers takes Gray closer to the idiom of Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams." With a solid 81 percent thumbs up on Rotten Tomatoes, the flick "Two Lovers" is winning hearts across the board. One reviewer said: "No film has captured how we idealize others in relationships better than Two Lovers." Another commentator added: "Gray has made a thoughtful and sensitive chamber piece, and he gets a fine performance from Phoenix, who conveys his character's anguish and heartache with deep feeling." And yet another critic said: "Everything about this quietly beautiful film is understated - the performances, the score and, most of all, the inner turmoil that easily can mean life or death for the most sensitive among us." It wasn't just the critics raving—viewers were deeply moved too, with many admitting the finale nearly brought them to tears. One said: "Maybe I'm biased towards a lot of things in this film, but it really hit home with me. Would definitely recommend it." Another viewer praised the lead actors, saying: "Phoenix and Paltrow deliver strong performances in this beautifully depressive film. Though the ending is sad and frustrating, it's the best outcome for all involved." A third chimed in with high praise for a particular scene: "Strong contender for most emotionally devastating sex scene ever." 'Two Lovers' is available for streaming on Netflix as of now.


Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Little-known Netflix tearjerker has fans all saying the same thing
Netflix fans have been left in tears by a 'beautifully depressive' hidden gem on the streaming site, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow in a heartbreaking love story A hidden treasure on Netflix, Two Lovers, has left viewers spellbound and they're encouraging everyone who hasn't seen it to give it a watch immediately. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw, and narrates the tale of Leonard Kraditor, a man whose engagement has been broken off and is compelled to move back in with his parents in Brooklyn. The movie opens with Leonard plunging into the water in what appears to be an attempt at suicide, and traces his journey towards finding happiness. His parents, portrayed by Isabella Rossellini and Moni Moshonov, are desperate to see their son regain his happiness and arrange a date for him with his father's business partner's daughter, played by Vinessa Shaw. However, Leonard begins to harbour intense feelings for his enigmatic neighbour, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. The love triangle and the suspense of whom he will choose has viewers gripped, with many commenting on the tear-jerking ending, reports the Mirror US. Critics have lauded the film, directed by James Gray, known for The Yards and We Own the Night, for its intricate portrayal of relationships. The Guardian has heaped praise on James Gray's cinematic style, saying: "James Gray's powerfully emotional dramas have such a distinctive, deliberate quality; Gray has always been a craftsman working with heavy materials, very different from Hollywood's lightweight alloy. This, his third feature, is set once again in the Russian-Jewish communities of Brooklyn. Like his other films, The Yards and We Own the Night, it is unafraid of the grand gesture, but this often looks oddly like an adapted stage-play - Two Lovers takes Gray closer to the idiom of Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams." With a stellar 81 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film Two Lovers is making waves among viewers and critics. One reviewer said: "No film has captured how we idealize others in relationships better than Two Lovers." Another lauded the film's intricate production: "Gray has made a thoughtful and sensitive chamber piece, and he gets a fine performance from Phoenix, who conveys his character's anguish and heartache with deep feeling." Meanwhile, a third critic was moved by its subtlety: "Everything about this quietly beautiful film is understated - the performances, the score and, most of all, the inner turmoil that easily can mean life or death for the most sensitive among us." Audience reactions coincide, with many highlighting the emotional impact of the film's finale. One fan shared their personal connection: "Maybe I'm biased towards a lot of things in this film, but it really hit home with me. Would definitely recommend it." A second viewer said: "Phoenix and Paltrow deliver strong performances in this beautifully depressive film. Though the ending is sad and frustrating, it's the best outcome for all involved." Another reviewer added: "Strong contender for most emotionally devastating sex scene ever." The film Two Lovers is currently available to stream on Netflix.


Irish Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Netflix hidden gem movie with two huge unexpected stars
A hidden treasure on Netflix, Two Lovers, has captivated viewers who are now urging others to watch it immediately. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw, and tells the tale of Leonard Kraditor, a man forced to move back in with his parents in Brooklyn after his engagement falls apart. The movie opens with Leonard seemingly attempting suicide by jumping into water, and follows his journey towards finding happiness. His parents, portrayed by Isabella Rossellini and Moni Moshonov, are desperate for their son's happiness and arrange a date for him with his father's business partner's daughter, played by Vinessa Shaw. However, Leonard finds himself drawn to his enigmatic neighbour, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. The ensuing love triangle and the suspense of whom Leonard will choose has fans riveted, with many commenting on the tear-jerking ending. Directed by James Gray, known for The Yards and We Own the Night, the film has been praised for its intricate portrayal of relationships. The Guardian praised James Gray's filmmaking style, saying: "James Gray's powerfully emotional dramas have such a distinctive, deliberate quality; Gray has always been a craftsman working with heavy materials, very different from Hollywood's lightweight alloy. This, his third feature, is set once again in the Russian-Jewish communities of Brooklyn. Like his other films, The Yards and We Own the Night, it is unafraid of the grand gesture, but this often looks oddly like an adapted stage-play - Two Lovers takes Gray closer to the idiom of Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams.", reports the Mirror US. Boasting a solid 81 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Two Lovers is certainly making waves with both fans and critics smitten by the film. One reviewer raved about the movie's relatability, saying: "No film has captured how we idealize others in relationships better than Two Lovers." Another critic admired the film's craftsmanship, adding: "Gray has made a thoughtful and sensitive chamber piece, and he gets a fine performance from Phoenix, who conveys his character's anguish and heartache with deep feeling." And another critique illuminated the film's subtlety, noting: "Everything about this quietly beautiful film is understated - the performances, the score and, most of all, the inner turmoil that easily can mean life or death for the most sensitive among us." Audiences have also taken a shine to Two Lovers, with many viewers finding themselves emotionally stirred by the film's conclusion. A fan admitted to the film's profound effect, saying: "Maybe I'm biased towards a lot of things in this film, but it really hit home with me. Would definitely recommend it." A second viewer added: "Phoenix and Paltrow deliver strong performances in this beautifully depressive film. Though the ending is sad and frustrating, it's the best outcome for all involved." Another reviewer agreed, saying: "Strong contender for most emotionally devastating sex scene ever." The film Two Lovers is currently available to stream on Netflix.