Tell Her That I Love Her
Tell Her That I Love Her

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Tell Her That I Love Her

2003
Movie
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Spanish

Two women are tied to the same man. The deception is not discovered until his death, which will provoke a strong encounter between them.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael RymerGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, haunted by a past trauma, struggles to navigate a new relationship while battling his inner demons. As his mental state deteriorates, the boundaries between reality and delusion blur, leading to dangerous consequences for himself and those around him. The film explores themes of love, obsession, and the fragility of the human psyche.

Critical Reception

Tell Her That I Love Her received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its young cast, particularly James Franco and Kirsten Dunst, but criticizing the film's dark and often disturbing tone. Audiences were divided, with some finding the psychological thriller elements compelling and others put off by its bleakness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong lead performances, especially from James Franco.

  • Criticized for its bleak and unsettling psychological themes.

  • The film's narrative was seen as ambitious but ultimately uneven.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlighted the compelling performances and the film's thought-provoking exploration of mental health, though many found the dark subject matter and abrupt ending to be divisive.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much lighter romantic drama but was significantly rewritten during production to incorporate darker, psychological thriller elements.

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