Indie Gems: The One I Love

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And you thought your marriage counseling was weird.

Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Elizabeth Moss) are having marital problems. They're seeing a therapist (Ted Danson) who recommends they go to a secluded house to work on their issues. When they get there, everything is beautiful. It's big, there's lots to do. There's a guest house across the lawn, and that's when the mysterious things start happening. 

Moss and Duplass are great here. The entire film rests on their shoulders and they run with it. It's very different from anything else I've seen on this subject, and that just makes me love it even more. The further we get into the film, the more questions arise, and it's just fascinating to see what these characters do.

This film is on Netflix Instant, and don't let anyone spoil the twist for you. It's a fun experience. 

Grade: A

Memorable Quote: "Why did you do it?" - Sophie (Elizabeth Moss)

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I keep wondering if I should see this. Now I know I should.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 6, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      You really should, it lives up to the hype (and it's on Netflix Instant)

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  2. Tanner JonesMarch 6, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    This one really impressed me, as well! Such a simple plot but, at the same time, totally mind blowing.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 6, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Exactly! I heard a lot of good things about this prior, and they were all true.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    You know what.. didn't like it. I don't know why, I must have been in a bad mood or something because it was not the movie for me that day.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 6, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      That's okay! We can't all agree, ha. I'm sorry you didn't like it.

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  4. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, I haven't seen Ted Danson in years. :-) Thanks for bringing this movie to my attention. I'll check it out.

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  5. Candice FrederickMarch 6, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    so glad you loved this one! you're right, it's soooo different from what you'd expect

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  6. Big Screen Small WordsMarch 7, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    This was a fantastic movie! The twist was unexpected.

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  7. DanielMarch 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I feel like they really didn't do enough with the premise, but the performances are really good. I also didn't like how they handled the ending - either fully explain what's going on or leave it a complete mystery. But overall, I liked it and keep recommending it to people.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM

      Ah, see I really liked the ending. The final scene was fantastic. I'm not sure if explaining it more would've ruined the mystery around it. I like how they handled it.

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  8. Dan HeatonMarch 11, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    I was so intrigued by this movie! The ending was pitch-perfect, and Elizabeth Moss is becoming a favorite. And creepy Ted Danson is always a good choice.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMarch 12, 2015 at 7:31 AM

      Elizabeth Moss was wonderful here. I loved that ending too.

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  9. JoshApril 3, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Yeah, this film was a nice surprise. Loved Moss and Duplass together.

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