Loving Annabelle is a film that seems to polarize viewers into two camps (see the comments on this site)--those who see it as a love story between two consenting individuals, and those who see it as a story about "stalking" and "immorality". If the primary purpose of the director was to force viewers to confront their feelings about an emotionally charged topic, then well done.
I liked the film except for the ending, which is not to say that the ending ruined the film for me. Throughout the film I thought the action was leading down a fairly predictable path, but I liked the writing because in many ways it avoids the obvious clichés.
The story takes place in a Catholic school--certainly one of the most repressed and structured environments. And the school environment takes place within the framework of American law, with all its legal restrictions. The story is set up so that a conflict must arise--legally, if not otherwise. The story reminds us that the law is unbending and unforgiving--without regard to intention or feelings, whereas humans are emotional and sometimes place love above all other considerations.
The titular role of Annabelle was very strongly played. Other roles were portrayed well, though the action was very centered on Annabelle, the student, and Simone, the teacher.
I also thought that music was used very well in this production. It did not overpower, but aided the mood in the scenes.
I liked the film except for the ending, which is not to say that the ending ruined the film for me. Throughout the film I thought the action was leading down a fairly predictable path, but I liked the writing because in many ways it avoids the obvious clichés.
The story takes place in a Catholic school--certainly one of the most repressed and structured environments. And the school environment takes place within the framework of American law, with all its legal restrictions. The story is set up so that a conflict must arise--legally, if not otherwise. The story reminds us that the law is unbending and unforgiving--without regard to intention or feelings, whereas humans are emotional and sometimes place love above all other considerations.
The titular role of Annabelle was very strongly played. Other roles were portrayed well, though the action was very centered on Annabelle, the student, and Simone, the teacher.
I also thought that music was used very well in this production. It did not overpower, but aided the mood in the scenes.