Let me start off by saying that I was really intrigued when I first found out about this film. It took me a while to actually see it because I have over 600 films in my check-in list and by the end of it, I was disappointed.Sure enough, the scenery is breathtaking and there is also a dose of serenity. The beautiful sea, the wonderful house and the two leading actresses were a wonderful start. But according to my opinion, those were not enough for this film to actually score a good rating. First of all, I was dumbfounded when the sex scenes started appearing so early in this film. I thought Naomi Watts and Robin Wright would have kept their relationship with their friend's sons secret until the very end, when we would be able to see their reaction to the revelation. Unfortunately (for me), that was not what actually happened. Both the leading actresses were aware of each other's relationship with the boys which had me wondering what is left to show. My excitement over this film disappeared quickly. Then the plot started becoming more and more predictable, resembling a cheap chick flick. I was not interested in what was going to happen next and I only finished the film so that I could rate it objectively.I really do believe they came up with a wonderful idea for a scenario which could give people food for thought and maybe feel sympathy for those who have been in this situation, instead of just accusing them for immorality but they lost it in the process. The director seemed more focused on the landscape and the surfing that they forgot to profile the four people this film was about.

My husband and I watched this movie and completely fell in love again. What is age when love is involved? It's love all the same. It made us feel the depth of loving someone very strongly regardless of age. The characters were well matched. The scenery was absolutely perfect in creating the serenity and overall peacefulness that was achieved by these lovers. I have recommended this movie to my adult family and friends of all ages. I have now come to realize that loving adults should not be judged because they don't fall in the typical couple category. In this world of strife and hate, love should be realized by all regardless of age, race or sex. Where there is love, there shouldn't be pain.

I've read many reviews from critics who don't digest this movie for the diversity and perspective it deserves. I ask that when you decide to watch this movie, give it your full attention and pay mind to the smallest of details, the director was very mindful of the smallest of gestures.There aren't many movies that approach the concept behind Adore that are done so in this very beautiful manner. The numerous metaphors and overlapping really set a specific perspective that pleads for open-mindedness.--- spoilers----Two mothers grow up as very close friends in a rather isolated lifestyle with minimal external stimuli. The opening scene is that of these two youthful looking women adoring their sons as these "greek gods," if you will. With one distant father and another non-present; this quadriad has spent an infinite amount of time becoming attached to each other. In addition, the women are foreshadowed as having a sort of "lesbian" relationship, even though that's not exactly the case. There is definitely a certain amount of adoration occurring between the two mothers a well. Thus, when they become entangled in each others sons, the crazy, beautiful, and yet destructive tsunami of adoration begins. They do this, for two years. They keep their secretive loves to themselves. Functioning as four friends, four lovers, two mothers, two sons. They all care about each other so deeply, that is becomes a very isolated relationship. When it is questioned and tried towards the middle, we see their relationships break. We watch some of them become destructive. It's this very strange relationship, that in this day in age, we do not accept as realistic. However, there are many circumstances in which the way we develop love is rather view unnatural. And the way this falls apart and back together is strange and amazing. It really makes one re-evaluate the destructiveness of this kind of love and what it can really do to your life. If it's worth such a sacrifice.

Many of the reviews for this film seem polarized. Either they find it heroic or they despise it. I don't think it deserves either response.The story explores the results of two contentious and dangerous relationships. There is suspense because there is an element of inevitability and it's just a matter of WHEN the house of cards collapses due to a mistake or poor judgment.The acting is good. The conflicting feelings are believable. The writing is good--not because it advocates a point of view, but because it allows the characters to travel on a journey that feels possible and, sometimes, probable.The film is set on beachfront property and it provides a beautiful and natural background that is also sensual.There are many story lines what could have been cheesy or pandering, but the film remarkably feels set in a reality of consequences.