1. foxgrove

   May 3, 2013

   10

   Love is all you need is a captivating and enchanting film. A romantic drama that, for once, is honestly written with believable characters and situations the result of which is an emotional joy that only the most jaded cynics will scoff at. Of course there are a few contrivances and cliche's (the cheating husband is the most glaring culprit), but director Susanne Bier elicits beautiful performances from her entire cast with Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm leading the way. Returning to Italy after the debacle that was 'Mama Mia', Brosnan turns in arguably his best ever performance and Dyrholm is just radiantly wonderful. I have to say that I really had low expectations for this film, but it is a total delight. You also get the ending you want and one the film earns.… Expand

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2. TheBadTouch

   Oct 11, 2013

   9

   Very well directed in that it sidesteps the silliness associated with staying true to a sentiment amidst a full cast of characters. Pierce Brosnan is a veteran entertainer.… Expand

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3. BHBarry

   May 9, 2013

   8

   “Love is All You need” stars Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm in this semi-foreign language film with its locations in both Denmark and Italy.aly. Perhaps the third star of the film is the Amalfi coast of Italy where most of the scenes take place. To those who have experienced this magnificent part of the world, and even for those who haven’t, the photography is breathtaking as the camera takes us into the lives of the characters in this romantic comedy ably directed by Susanne Bier (“In a Better World”) with a wonderful screenplay co-written by Ms. Bier and Anders Jensen. As good as Mr. Brosnan is in the film, and he is, none of the players can meet or even come near the superb acting talents of Ms. Dyrholm who captures and dominates each scene she is in. The best that can be said of any quality foreign film is that, in recalling it, the viewer forgets that there were subtitles and that a different language was spoken. This is not a remake of Mamma Mia with songs and virtually no plot. Instead, to the background singing of Dean Martin, Ms. Bier creates a delightful cinematic experience despite the serious problems, both healthwise and domestically, that the principals encounter. I give this film an 8 and suggest that those who see it will be glad they did. … Expand

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4. GreatMartin

   Jun 4, 2013

   8

   “Love Is All You Need” is a beautiful movie. Starting with the opening scene where you see beautiful Danish actress Trine Dyrholm, who is absoabsolute perfection and an absolute joy to watch as, from head to toe, she gives meaning to each gesture and is mesmerizing on screen to her co-star Pierce Brosnan, who is not only aging handsomely but also delivers a strong performance allowing her to shine.
   
   Ida (Dyrholm) has just finished her last chemo dose and, being a hairdresser, has fixed herself a great wig to wear to her daughter Astrid’s (Molly Blixt Egelind) wedding in Italy and approaching the airport she meets the father of the groom Patrick, (Sebastian Jessen) Philip, (Brosnan) by backing her car into his. It isn’t long before Ida and Philip realize they are becoming family. Philip had lost his wife years earlier in a senseless accident while Ida, coming home from the hospital that day, found her husband Leif (Kim Bodnia) having sex with his accountant Tilde (Christiane Schaumburg-Muller) who brings her to the wedding.
   
   The wedding is going to be held in Philip’s country home. Beautiful is the only word to use to describe the seaside town of Sorrento as the camera lingers over the water, coves, sunrises, sunsets, lemon tree groves, houses and Dyrholm’s face and body. Philip’s sister-in-law, Benedikte, (Paprika Steen) has been in love with him and provides humor no matter how much it humiliates her.
   
   “Love Is All You Need” is a romantic comedy that is filled with lots of romance supplied by Dyrholm and Brosnan and the comedy by Schaumburg-Muller, Steen and Bodnia. Micky Skeel Hansen as the brother of the bride, along with the other young actor, provide the ups and downs needed in a film of this genre and it was surprising to me that the audience was so surprised, and expressed it, at one turn of events.
   
   The film was directed by Susanne Bier who also wrote the screenplay with Anders Thomas Jensen and a deep bow to the director of photography Morten Soborg. The film will make you want to get on the next plane to Sorrento. Opening with Dean Martin singing “That’s Amore” it is heard constantly through the film blending in with the scenery.
   
   Bald, wearing a wig, having her own short hair, dressed in red or coming out of the water completely nude, Trine Dyrholm is a sight to behold. Hopefully this movie will get a much wider play to introduce her to a larger audience while they watch a touching romantic comedy. See it--see her!… Expand

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5. TVJerry

   Jun 14, 2013

   7

   This is actually a Danish film with a mostly Danish cast (and sporadic subtitles), but the one international name is Pierce Brosnan. He plays a closed-off widower who travels to Italy for his son's wedding, only to find himself falling for the mother of the bride (Tryne Dyrholm). While some of the plotting and characters seem a tad overdone, the basic story is a predictable, but appealing romance. The focal character is really Dyrholm's and she gives an engaging performance (as does the rest of the cast). The lovely seaside scenery adds to the charms of this sweet summer trifle.… Expand

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6. hoops2448

   Sep 10, 2013

   6

   It's odd to see Pierce Brosnan in a role like this, a lead in what is essentially a sombre romantic comedy filled with some truly odd story points and characters that almost ruin the fun of watching this unique and quite satisfying relationship develop. When reclusive Philip (Brosnan) is invited to his son's wedding he finds himself coming out of his shell with the mother of the bride Ida (Trine Dyrholm), a clumsy and submissive woman recovering from cancer and the betrayal by her oafish husband. While oftentimes its story is nonsensical as side characters appear to have no reason for existing except to expand the number of guests attending this out of the way union. The whole film is built around Ida and her sense of worth and the film depicts a thoroughly real and damaged person with heart and gravitas making her a wonderful person to watch on screen. It's a unconventional love story to say the least as Philip and Ida are not your normal lovers, they actually have things happening in their life that doesn't revolve around the other. The film is interested in telling a deeply personal story and it is unafraid to do so which makes for excellent cinema. However the film crams in uncomfortable cringe humour and ridiculous comedy elements that detract from the experience so much so that some scenes serve no purpose at all except to make the viewer laugh but instead it almost makes them cry. In conclusion, stay for the real and tender love story. block out the comedy aspects.… Expand

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7. TheDavo

   Sep 2, 2013

   4

   All of the elements are here (a decent story idea likable characters great scenery to add to the look of the movie), the movie is just poorly made. Tighter writing and editing would have resulted in a completely different movie that would have been much more engaging.
   
   The main story line is enough but for some reason the writer director felt the need to include several sub plots in the movie that either detract from the main story or make absolutely no sense in relation to the main story.
   
   A miss that could have been a big hit.… Expand

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