Only Lovers Left Alive

This is a fabulous, character-driven film.  It’s a slice of life view of vampire couple Adam and Eve.  They’ve been married for over a century, living on different continents, but still each other’s rock.  When Eve realizes how depressed Adam is, she comes to his side.  The characters are vampires, but it’s not really a vampire film.  It’s a commentary on the ennui of life, the disillusionment of what mankind is doing to itself and the planet, and how relationships are what really sustain us.  Jim Jarmusch has given us another interesting, discussion-worthy film.  There are many interesting details that aren’t explained (why do they live apart?  Why do they wear gloves and ask permission to remove them in each other’s homes?), but these details set a tone, and we don’t need the answers.  Tilda Swinton anchors the film as Eve, and Tom Hiddleston portrays ennui perfectly.  They are amazingly suited as a pair.

Box office bottom line: I loved it.  Highly recommended!