The performance delivers a beautiful meaning of the characters without manipulative filmmaking devices. The classic representation of Emotions that a human faces. This movie called ‘The Light Between Oceans’ is actually an adaptation of M.L Stedman’s novel. It depicts mothers’ love and emotions in true form in this movie. Characters have beautifully depicted the tale of this couple who get lucky enough to find a child in their lives which will eventually lead to problems.
The Plot of the Movie
The movie revolves around a character named Tom, who is a World War I veteran who is now involved in maintaining a lighthouse off the shore of Australia. He lives with his wife Isabel, who is desperate to have a baby. One day a miracle happens, and a child is washed offshore in a small boat. Initially, Tom thinks of informing the authorities regarding the child, but looking at his wife’s desperation, he gives up the idea and thinks to adopt the girl child.
Tables turn when this couple goes to the mainland and meets their child’s biological mother. Thus, the actual story starts when they are supposed to take a decision that would affect not only them but also two more lives throughout.
Release Date of the Movie
The movie was released on September 1, 2016, Worldwide in theatres, while for the streaming platforms, it was available from January 24, 2017. This movie made a total of 12.5 million dollars, making a good box office throughout. The total run time of this movie is 2 hours and 13 Minutes. The director of this movie is Derek Cianfrance, who is also the writer of this beautiful script.
The producers of this movie and David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford. The production company was Heyday Films and Participant Media, with the distribution rights given to Walt Disney and sound mix done by Dolby Digital.
Cast and Crew Members of the Movie
No doubt any movie does wonder when the cast of the movie does wonders by depicting the characters in a real and beautiful way; the cast member of this movie has done exactly this. Michael Fassbender plays the character of Tom Sherbourne, and Alicia Vikander has played the character of Isabel Graysmark. Some other characters who have done their parts well are Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson, and Emily Barclay.
Review of the Movie Given by Critics
Almost all the critics have given it a good review. At times emotions have been depicted compellingly, and the main motive is making audiences cry in this movie rather than true emotion. The site Rotten Tomatoes has given 61% Tomato meter to this movie, and the same has been given by the audience too.
A critic who saw this movie said that it has strong acting at its base with breathtaking cinematography, which ties the details throughout. While the other critic said that this movie wouldn’t make people tear-jerking but rather would make them dry-eyed with irritation.
