On Chesil Beach
2018, drama, love
110 minutes
In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
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7.0
2018-06-26
While it is not without faults it is a ball-achingly sad tale that moved me. Read more
7.0
Evan Popplestone of Cinema's Fringes
2018-05-27
While On Chesil Beach amounts to a powerful tale of doomed love, it’s not without its faults.
6.5
2018-05-28
Times have certainly changed but one thing that remains is the complexities of relationships and this drama showcases that excellently... Read more
6.0
2018-08-20
Stunning photography and a well selected musical score cannot alone carry the film. Read more
6.0
2018-06-10
The reflective yet ropey final act leaves a sour aftertaste to what, without it, would be perfectly palatable cinema. Read more
6.0
2018-06-07
A pretty film and a nice story, but never finds the depth to break your heart. Read more
6.0
2018-05-23
Tediously balancing easy charm with the uncomfortable gravity of unintended consequences... Read more
6.0
Ian Morton of All Things Movies UK
2018-05-21
A beautiful, endearing, and heart wrenching film that lacks the perfect end it deserves.
4.0
2018-05-03
Florence and Edward clearly aren't a suitable couple, and on the evidence of this collaboration, neither are McEwan and Cooke. Read more
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8.0
2019-01-10
Een prachtige film over prille liefde en alle twijfels die daarbij komen kijken. Read more
6.0
2018-07-12
Niet zo bijzonder. Maar als we verder kijken, dan zijn er zeker enkele mooie dingen te ontdekken. Read more
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