This movie has a plot that could be interesting but never really ties the plot points into the scenes. From the opening training montage on how to fall in love up until the 50 minute mark it was just moving on. Then it hits its first and only memorable scene.

Seeing her fly across the galaxy in the much better than expected Rouge One,I decided to check Felicity Jones IMDb page. Finding that Jones had made an indie title with the late Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence. Looking for more info,I was thrilled to find the film on Netflix UK!,which led to me getting ready to find out how crazy things can be.The plot:Living in LA as an exchange student from London, Anna Gardner crosses paths with fellow student Jacob Helm,who she soon falls in love with. Unable to face the idea of being apart as Gardner goes back to the UK to renew her visa,the couple decide to spend the summer together (long passing Gardner's visa expiration date) with Gardener only leaving for a week to attend a wedding in London. Returning from London,Gardner and Helm get set to be reunited.Waiting at the airport,Helm gets a call that will test their relationship,as Gardner is told she can't enter the US due to overstaying on her visa.View on the film:Following the couple from their puppy love days to a dour romance,co-writer/(along with Ben York Jones) director Drake Doremus & cinematographer John Guleserian link an incredibly intimate atmosphere round the couple. Sprung from hand-held camera moves,which avoid "shaky cam" to strike a rustic mood of extreme close-ups delving into the intimacy of the relationship,and clipped corner shots shaking with anxiety over seeing Gardner and Helm romance standing on the edge.Impressively using the screenplay as an outline,the writers weave mundane/normal activities as roots to building emotional dependency on each other. Although the lack of any money worries in LA and London is rather peculiar,the writers make each challenge one that feels very naturalistic,as the passage of time piles the pressure,and dims the sparks from the romance. Meeting Helm at a crossroads, Jennifer Lawrence gives a sparkling performance as Sam,who carries an awareness from Lawrence of Helm's eyes still being on Gardner. Improvising most of their dialogue, Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones give incredibly complex, detailed performances as Gardner and Helm, thanks to Yelchin and Jones being completely at ease around each other during long dialogue exchanges, and each of them delicately opening up their body language to express subtly levels of intimacy for a couple who are like crazy for each other.

I honestly loved this movie. I thought it was so realistic and really showed that sometimes, love can be really complicated. As for the ending?--SPOILERS AHEAD--A lot of people don't like the ending, but I thought it was perfect. It allowed you to interpret what you thought would happen. In my opinion, Jacob and Anna were just holding on to memories. They were trying to make a future based on their past. I think that they wanted it so bad, and when they got it, they didn't know what to do. Yeah, there was a time when they were in love. And they'll always be each others first loves, but I don't think they'll be each others last. I interpreted the last shower scene as this: they were looking back on all the memories, but they realized it was just that. Memories. They'll always somehow be in each others hearts and minds and souls, but they won't be in each others lives. --END SPOILERS--The only reason I gave this a 9 was because I found it a little bit confusing with all the jumping around. Then again, I wasn't fully paying attention ;P. But overall, this was an amazing movie. And if you liked it, I recommend 6 years.

This real showcase of love and life makes me believe that real love and life exist. This improvised movie, with set up scenarios however, are a testament of how relationships work including long distance relationships. Being in an 'LDR' myself, I confided in this movie after it's release and believed that true love will prevail but if it must, time will take it's toll occasionally.. although the ending is misguided and leaves a huge question mark as to whether or not the couple will make it, this enlightening, eloquent and refreshing summer love story is a great watch.. the chemistry between the lead's is undeniably charming as they relate to real world mid 20'ers. A 'must watch' I have to say and I thoroughly enjoyed screening this blooming, sentimental, and unhinged love story wholly.