I thought the story was incredible! The acting was really good. I really loved this movie

I am not writing movie review much, however, I could not resist after watching this masterpiece. This movie is undoubtedly one of the best dramas I have ever seen and comparable with some big shots like Philadelphia, Schindler's List or Crash. Frankly, I am surprised that the movie was omitted at Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Why nine stars? 3 stars for the cast: The cast is simply great and led by strong performance of Michael Fassbender (one of the best male actor of his age) as an introvert yet very sensitive and upright WWI veteran, followed by Alicia Vikander bringing all range of the femine emotions on the screen from a naive local beauty up to an emotionally destroyed mother (Academy Award worthy) and finally strong performance delivered by Rachel Weisz as loving and forgiving mother. In particular, the chemistry between Fassbender and Vikander is absolutely powerful in portraying of a lovely couple. No wonder :-) 3 stars for the story: The story attracts you from very first moment and is underlined by great casting and cinematography. Every seconds counts and you wish the movie is running longer. You really feel the ethical conflicts of the characters and questioning your own attitude in such matters. These conflicts are very realistic and not pathetic at all. 3 start for movie-making (cinematography, music, etc.): The Light Between Oceans is also very intense because of the very powerful cinematography and music. You really feel a salty cold wind in your face :-) Where is one star missing? Frankly, I wish we would have experienced more about the period between the time in jail and Isabel's death. It would be interesting to follow their romance. Despite this fact, the movie is amazing and worthy every second. Quite rare feeling nowadays.

.... seems to be the core influence of the story. No tap-dancing curly haired moppets, but the the main gist is the same. JMO.

I can't believe it took me over a year before I finally got to see this movie. Tom (Michael Fassbender) and Isabel (Alicia Vikanda) were outstanding in their performances and the scenery was breathtaking.Tom was offered a temporary post for 6 months as lighthouse keeper after returning from the war whilst the occupant of the position was recuperating. Upon the death of the occupant, Tom was offered a 3 year contract which he took. Being a lighthouse keeper was very isolating.On a return trip back to the mainland, Tom was invited for a meal where he met Isabel. The following day Isabel and Tom went for a picnic and she asked Tom if she could write to him when he returned to the lighthouse. Letters went backwards and forwards and finally Tom asked Isabel to marry him. They were both very happy at the lighthouse but, sadly, Isabel suffered two miscarriages. One night whilst at his post in the lighthouse, Tom saw a boat out at sea and both he and Isabel went to investigate. They found a dead man and a baby. Tom wanted to report the finding, as was his obligation, but Isabel, having lost two children, wanted to keep the baby, and this is where things get rather messy. Without going any further into detail, it was a heart breaking story but one well worth seeing.