A fever dream of marital discontent, Charlie McDowell’s The One I Love tackles a failing marriage with sci-fi panache.

| Jun 6, 2024

Moss is good, but Duplass steals the show.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Oct 30, 2021

While I can't divulge much else for the sake of keeping the plot a surprise, I will say that the house has something unexpected in store for the young couple, raising questions for them and us about what it is that defines the one we love.

| Apr 14, 2021

Exceptional writing and superb performances elevate this film into an irregular realm of its own.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 30, 2019

You'll be retreating to crossed arms of curiosity and chin-rubbing intrigue and attention.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 21, 2019

The real joy it delivers is seeing how its characters respond to their extraordinary circumstances in a way that feels genuine, rather than a succession of demonstrations of love between screenwriter and concept.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 8, 2019

Not only is this a well-executed film, it may be a therapy session you didn't know you needed.

| Nov 8, 2018

Immerses the viewer in its chilling waters, leaving you with a feeling of instability that may be hard to shake.

| Aug 31, 2018

Two hours of watching two faces in tight close-ups, doubled, no matter how pretty everything appears to be is a bit wearing. But oh, how it provokes the mind.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 30, 2018

It might not be able to close out as efficiently as it would've liked, but it does present some valuable themes about appreciating every aspect of a relationship no matter how flawed it is.

| Original Score: B | Feb 15, 2018

Screenwriter Justin Lader's feature film debut is nothing short of stunning and hopefully signals a prolific career ahead. Meanwhile, director Charlie McDowell's first feature effort similarly allows for such a unique exploration of the trials of romance.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 2, 2017

There's just something refreshing, at least for me, about going to a movie and not knowing what it's going to be, even down to its genre.

| Sep 20, 2016

Ultimately the surreal concept is half-baked and poorly executed, which will take audiences out of the movie all leading to an unsatisfying conclusion.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 17, 2016

McDowell's picture goes to dark, introspective places without sacrificing the relatively light tone that works throughout.

| Original Score: B+ | Jun 21, 2016

It is the performances of Duplass and Moss that help the film truly shine.

| Feb 29, 2016

at #4 on the top10 Indie films in the iTunes store.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 10, 2015

It's gently funny, it's compelling, the performances are excellent, and it flies in the face of conventional romantic films, always carving its own path. Satisfying, charming and recommended.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 15, 2014

It's proof positive of how really good Moss and Duplass are here once you realise that in terms of technique that haven't been asked much more than to re-act deadpan and endure ever so long pauses no matter how stupid it all gets.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 4, 2014

Come for the energetically shot quirkiness, stay for the astute observations and performances that make The One I Love a crafty, clever, modern romance.

Full Review | Nov 26, 2014

The film owes everything to its actors and particularly to Moss, who is capable of constantly surprising reactions, like the flurry of little nods Sophie gives to express delight.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 26, 2014