Past Lives

Arthur is a beautifully written character. He defies all expectations, and because of this, the viewer is almost forced to look within themselves about why they might have held any negative biases towards the character in the first place. I think it’s really cool how the writers (and actor) used this subversion not just to make the movie better, but to also remind us about how we shouldn’t be so quick to judge people just based on outside appearances or by first impressions when we don’t even know them. This, combined with the beautiful visuals and the deeply melancholic vibe that they were able to create, is what elevates this film for me from being just another yearny romance flick to a level of something that is truly special.