ChanBot i must have seen a different film!!

Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Kimball Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

waynelwarren Much has been said about the artistry and good acting involved in this film, and it's true.It's the story that's missing. There's about 30 minutes of storytelling in this 95 minute film. I kept watching because I assumed that there would be something at the end that might explain the earlier portions. Sadly, that didn't happen.There is a great deal of imagery that would be quite pleasant to look at on your computer while it's not being used. However, watching it as a feature-length movie is not recommended.

proud_luddite Kate (Charlotte Rampling) and Jeff (Tom Courtenay) are a retired, childless couple who live in the countryside region in Norfolk, England. When Jeff receives information about a former lover long gone, the internal lives of each are affected as is their marriage.As the story is of the day-to-day lives of this couple and the various other people in their lives (plus a beautiful dog), the pace seems slow but it is always steady and intriguing thanks partly to director/writer Alexander Haigh. The many quiet scenes lead magnificently to a grand event that is familiar to many of us: a crowded anniversary party. Haigh's screenplay also includes gems about the process of aging including the reflection on how life choices change when one ages.Courtenay is very convincing as someone who withdraws due to the recall of old grief. He also has a great moment in the final scene.But it is fair to say that the movie truly belongs to Rampling. In addition to the film's narrative, she tells a parallel story of her inner life with deep facial expressions and subtle body movements. In scenes when she's with someone else, one is more inclined to watch her as she listens rather than the speaker.Whenever I note an outstanding performance (as I do below), there is usually at least one "meltdown" scene in which the performer chews the scenery. That never happens in "45 Years". But Rampling's subtlety is so powerful and unique that her performance is exceptional. Though she was born well after the end of the silent move era, she could easily have been a silent film superstar with her unique talents.OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: Lead Performance by Charlotte Rampling

jc1999 The movie is excellent. Beautifully directed, great screenplay, but the acting... Oh, God! The acting! Charlotte Rampling deserved six Oscars for her performance! I just couldn't stop watching. She is really, really good. You may or may not like the movie, but you can't not like Charlotte Rampling. Just watch it for her. You won't regret it.

etheredgerobert If I could give it a 0 I would. An hour and a half of absolutely nothing. Nothing ever happens. Maybe the acting is good, but so what. The people that rate this highly must be on drugs. If this was cut down to a 30 minute TV show, including 5 minutes of ads, it might be bearable, but it would sill be dull.