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The One I Love

The One I Love

2014
Romance, Comedy
1h 31m
Struggling with a marriage on the brink of falling apart, a couple escapes for a weekend in pursuit of their better selves, only to discover an unusual dilemma that awaits them. (imdb)

Directed by:

Charlie McDowell

Screenwriter:

Justin Lader

Starring:

Mary Steenburgen, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson, Mark Duplass, Kiana Cason, Kaitlyn Dodson, Lori Farrar, Jennifer Spriggs, Marlene Malin, Mel Eslyn

Genres:

Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

AKA:

Tek Askim

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The One I Love

2014
Romance, Comedy
1h 31m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 05 Jul 2019
88
56th
I went into this not knowing much outside of the premise: A married couple going on a short escape to rekindle their marriage. Going into this not knowing what I was in for was probably the best way to watch it. It probably could have explored it's ideas a bit more, but the performances are great and it certainly has some interesting things to say about relationships as well, and I actually liked the ending. If you're looking for a strange little indie film, definitely check this out.
Rated 05 Jul 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 03 Jan 2017
80
86th
This fun experiment is low-budget filmmaking at it's very best. Duplass and Moss are excellent together as the married couple.
Rated 03 Jan 2017
jerkyJerky
Rated 31 May 2016
80
96th
The less you know, the better it is. That's how I went into it. Takes a very simple concept and throws a huge curve ball into the mix. A film that stimulates conversation about philosophy, human behaviour, reality vs. fantasy and duality. The film works as well as it does because of the fine acting jobs from both Duplass and Moss. After seeing the film, both the poster and title make complete sense.
Rated 31 May 2016
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 13 Apr 2015
77
45th
Here's another entry in the "relationship in crisis" genre that I find so hard to resist. This one goes a step beyond the usual by taking a very hard, very weird turn toward the supernatural (?) that I'm still not quite sure about. The movie seems to try and explain itself in the final 20-ish minutes and I don't think it really does it any favors. Duplass and Moss are charismatic enough to make the concept mostly work even if the concept is more successful than the execution.
Rated 13 Apr 2015
clumsyghostclumsyghost
Rated 30 Dec 2014
88
57th
Basically a really funny and tense episode of the Twilight Zone.
Rated 30 Dec 2014
mrkbinghammrkbingham
Rated 29 Jan 2015
83
46th
A dizzying film - not due to any science fiction, but because of the parts that hit home the most. When we love, we take a leap of faith: that through loving we will truly get to know someone else. But relationships go through stressful and unknown times; this hits that hard. Certainly Duplass's best role to date, meeting the great heights of Moss. The ending is quick and abrupt, but so goes life. Together, their chemistry is wanting, but a great look at relationships nonetheless.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 28 Dec 2014
70
65th
Major spoilers ahead and all for the sake of a lame joke. Seriously, don't ruin this movie for a groaner punch line. You can come back and finish reading later. I trust you. Okay. My wife and I stayed at a cottage exactly like this but my identical, if only slightly better looking replica had no problem escaping the grounds. I stayed with the wife and he moved out west. I hear he's an actor now. You might have seen him under his stage name: Henry Cavill. Edit: I told you.
Rated 28 Dec 2014
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 16 Dec 2014
76
58th
Pretty good episode of the Twilight Zone.
Rated 16 Dec 2014
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 05 Dec 2014
63
61st
Really on the verge of being sticky and troubling and fascinating, but the last act goes off the rails both textually and subtextually. For most of its running time, TOIL is about our willingness to accept inauthenticity in pursuit of the ideal; it's telling that the asshole is the one that questions the performance of his faux-partner and notices something is deeply wrong. Unfortunately, the last-act explication of what's happening confuses the themes while dispersing the sense of unease.
Rated 05 Dec 2014
dougiedDougieD
Rated 03 Dec 2014
80
54th
A funny and insightful examination of love and marriage that goes to surprising places.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
fernandistafernandista
Rated 30 Jun 2018
78
89th
Excelente película.
Rated 30 Jun 2018
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 06 Jan 2016
2
17th
as watchable as anything that coasts on a fantastic premise, but ugh such a missed opportunity.
Rated 06 Jan 2016
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 24 Nov 2015
86
76th
I love this one. When I hear that Mark Duplass is in a film, I ask where I can sign up. I just really like him as an actor. I've always thought Elizabeth Moss has been a fun actress since I saw her in the West Wing. She also has incredibly beautiful eyes. So, if you read the description of this movie, it will tell you that this is about a couple with a problem marriage and they are escaping to a place to fix it...
Rated 24 Nov 2015
nuotionuotio
Rated 18 Sep 2015
61
73rd
Indie flick with a very intriguing premise which I felt could have been better handled and made into a even darker and more complex film. But, it's already refreshing and a kind-of anti date flick as it is. Should be seen without knowing too much about it in advance.
Rated 18 Sep 2015
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 24 Aug 2015
7
63rd
With its unexpected mix of suspenseful thriller and romantic dramedy, the film gives both genres a refreshing face-lift: the former with authentic acting, natural dialogue, and heightened character focus; the latter with a bizzare sci-fi-ish twist that puts interpersonal tension within an unsettling new framework. There are a couple of possible plot holes, and the final act's uncovering leaves something to be desired, but the open-ended mystery of it all has does have its charm too.
Rated 24 Aug 2015
disconnecteddisconnected
Rated 04 Jun 2015
74
62nd
Much better than Safety Not Guaranteed, the earlier high-concept dramedy in which Mark Duplass co-starred with a gorgeous woman from a critically acclaimed TV show. It's not perfect, considering the final moments are way too predictable and it does feel a bit slight overall, but considering how many ways it could have gone wrong (see the earlier example and Coherence as well), it's impressive how well it does succeed, subtle and bittersweet in all the right ways.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
alberteAlbertE
Rated 03 May 2015
21
30th
not recommended.
Rated 03 May 2015
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 16 Apr 2015
70
54th
Good but too long for the material
Rated 16 Apr 2015
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 11 Mar 2015
70
41st
Go into this blind, it makes the first half a whole lot of fun. I mean, it's good all the way through, but it's a peril of high-concept indie scifi (and you kind of give the game away by even calling it scifi) that the explanation is never as interesting as the setup, and that's certainly true here. I had so many ideas for what could have been happening that any explanation would have been disappointing, so it's to the filmmakers' credit that it doesn't end up a total a pants-shitting nightmare.
Rated 11 Mar 2015
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 01 Mar 2015
75
74th
I liked it a lot
Rated 01 Mar 2015
uhrmacherUhrmacher
Rated 20 Feb 2015
82
30th
Points for brevity at only 90 min! The concept is not so innovative but seems in the first half like it will develop into an effective character development drama. Then there are some drastic changes that really weakened the story and just made it a confusing mess.
Rated 20 Feb 2015
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 01 Feb 2015
60
58th
Starts like any cliche 'struggling couple' movie set at a retreat. The movie is at its most interesting when the wrench is thrown in and you're left trying to figure it out. At this point you feel you might be in for a weird ride that explores the complex meaning of relationships, but it never gets that deep. Instead you're just trying to figure out this bizarre fictional matrix with the main characters. I know what the movie wants to say but they never actually do a good job saying it.
Rated 01 Feb 2015
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 30 Jan 2015
50
18th
An interesting (at first sight) 90 minutes film which ends up feeling 4 to 5 hours...
Rated 30 Jan 2015
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 09 Jan 2015
75
77th
Reveals the conceit quite early, and then keeps building on it wonderfully. I think it doesn't quite know how to stick the landing by worrying more about the sci-fi plot than the relationship-themes that we've become invested in by that point. That said, it's really just an interesting and unique movie, and one I think will stick with me. I recommend it quite a bit.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
lupisterlupister
Rated 09 Jan 2015
39
39th
An interesting premise, but the unfolding and resolution of it are pretty lame. Elisabeth Moss is mad cute in it.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 08 Jan 2015
83
82nd
The main "twist" is a good idea for a plot but you've got to be amazed at how the movie continually builds tension on top of the fresh perspective on relationships. I partially agree with other reviewers that the last act loses some steam and goes into details we didn't need but I still enjoyed the overall trajectory.
Rated 08 Jan 2015
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 31 Dec 2014
86
83rd
What an elegant, pure, yet cinematic way of showing fundamental questions of 21th-century-partnership. We can never go back, once we hurt soemone, but we work, we try and we fail, which makes us loveable again. We want authenticity and we have passions, wishes - ideals. And if someone makes it up to you can you believe it? Can you move forward like they tell you in therapysessions? Or would you stay in the guesthouse for the rest of your life? (Yes, the last act goes off the rails, so what!)
Rated 31 Dec 2014
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 23 Dec 2014
85
59th
A little mystery of a film that mixes cynical relationship drama with whimsical science-fiction to create one of the more surprisingly great films of the year. That being said, for all of its emphasis on its premise, The One I Love simply would not work without the two fantastic performances from Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss.
Rated 23 Dec 2014
jasoo2jasoo2
Rated 22 Dec 2014
47
34th
Neat premise but I felt it dropped off at the end.
Rated 22 Dec 2014
mohkoMohko
Rated 19 Dec 2014
70
61st
I didn't know much about the film going in and it kinda surprised me in a positive way. Story offers much more than the synopsis promises so maybe check the movie out even if that sounds boring. McDowell mixes different elements pretty well and the score creates a nice atmosphere.
Rated 19 Dec 2014
damildamil
Rated 15 Dec 2014
70
67th
Going in blindly is the best way. The third act didn't quite match up to the intrigue of the first two. I loved the concept overall, but the film didn't go quite deep and dark enough with it. Consequently, the ending felt a bit flat. Duplass and Moss were decent, but I think some other actors could've pulled it off just as well, if not better. Reminded me a lot of Being John Malkovich (1999). It doesn't go that extra mile to being great, but it's a cool movie that's worth a go.
Rated 15 Dec 2014
icarusIcarus
Rated 14 Dec 2014
82
69th
This begins in truly compelling fashion, and stays that way for about 2/3 of its run time, at which point it sort of loses its footing. That said, I think this is a pretty dark portrait of a modern marriage, wrapped up in a sweet, rom-com style package. That the film withholds its cynicism until its final moments only makes the revelation that much more devastating and tragic. The film remains eminently watchable throughout, despite a couple of narrative missteps in the last act.
Rated 14 Dec 2014
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 11 Dec 2014
75
56th
What a weird little movie. Part rom-com, part drama, part suspense, part mystery... hell, part Sci-Fi! I totally dug it. The characters are maybe a biiiiit on the contrived side and cartoon-y, but that's not a criticism. And it's a pretty darn engaging flick just the same, outside of a little silliness here and there. It struck me how self-serving Sophie is as a character compared to Ethan. Doesn't really surprise me that a dude wrote this. But it's quite a good movie, very entertaining. See it!
Rated 11 Dec 2014
seydakesenseydakesen
Rated 22 Nov 2014
85
64th
and i'm going freaky.
Rated 22 Nov 2014
topaz024topaz024
Rated 22 Nov 2014
80
62nd
Nice Twilight-Zone-esque rumination on relationships. The less you know going in, the better
Rated 22 Nov 2014
dunetailsdunetails
Rated 02 Nov 2014
80
73rd
Brilliant, I love that there's such a wealth of small independent movies coming out at the moment.
Rated 02 Nov 2014
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 27 Oct 2014
72
83rd
Okay I didn't see that coming. Thank god I was told to go into this blind
Rated 27 Oct 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 27 Oct 2014
71
85th
This was not what I expected... It was better! For best effect this film should be seen without any prior knowledge about the plot. One of those very rare occasions when something original and fresh comes within such predictable genre like romantic dramedy. Duplass&Co are really doing great things. Who could have thought that mumblecore will go this far?
Rated 27 Oct 2014
snazzSnazz
Rated 26 Oct 2014
70
71st
It's rare that a couples therapy romantic drama speaks to me. But Duplass is truly becoming an actor showing us interesting genre blending indie films.
Rated 26 Oct 2014
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 15 Sep 2014
75
59th
While its probably filled with more than few plot holes, The One I Love feels fresh in its attempt to explore some very familiar issues.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
stewballStewball
Rated 15 Sep 2014
70
54th
Off kilter semi-comedy about a couple who go for a weekend getaway on the advice of their marriage counselor. Best advice, don't try to figure out what's really going on because a lot of questions will remain unanswered.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
twincinematwincinema
Rated 14 Sep 2014
75
64th
Great concept that the film wisely doesn't try to over-explain.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
obdurateObdurate
Rated 08 Sep 2014
75
54th
You could see the ending coming. But it's an interesting movie about relationships with a slight sci-fi element. The "why" is never explained, and we're expected to just go along for the ride and see how this married couple deal with the idea of a more perfect doppelganger. I guess it not getting bogged down in the why helps somewhat, and the two leads do a wonderful job. It reveals the twist earlier and instead examines the situation, which was an interesting choice. Didn't find it funny tho.
Rated 08 Sep 2014
ludvigsenludvigsen
Rated 02 Sep 2014
70
61st
Mark Duplass is slowly becoming an indie hero of sorts, in this discrete nutcase of a movie that feels almost old school Hollywood - you know, before everything felt too calculated and still had some wackiness to it. It maybe would have benefited by a longer buildup before revealing the twist, but instead chooses to play the "what would you do if.." card, and thats kinda fun too. You do see the ending coming miles off though.
Rated 02 Sep 2014
sputnik84sputnik84
Rated 31 Aug 2014
86
80th
A cute little philosophical experiment, yet these characters feel very deep.
Rated 31 Aug 2014
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 23 Oct 2023
8
74th
A really good rom-com crossed with an episode of The Twilight Zone and I kinda like it. Not going to say more because it's weird, but you should see it.
Rated 23 Oct 2023
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 17 Aug 2021
70
42nd
Evli çift, evlilik danismani, tatil SPOILER geçinemeyen evli çift, evlilik danışmanına gider. danışman da onlari tatile gönderir fakat burada kendilerinin birer kopyasi olduğunu fark ederler.
Rated 17 Aug 2021
doyler29doyler29
Rated 06 Jul 2021
80
68th
It's like a comedy-drama of remarriage with a bizarre science fiction twist ... at least it is until the muddled climax fundamentally alters the dynamic again. It's a somewhat flawed first feature from Charlie McDowell (son of Malcolm and Mary Steenburgen, who has a stealth cameo), propped up by a very entertaining premise and really great performances from Duplass and Moss.
Rated 06 Jul 2021
amir725amir725
Rated 14 Apr 2021
80
74th
????????
Rated 14 Apr 2021
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 15 Mar 2021
70
82nd
I can't really decide if I like the direction the third act takes, as what sense there was to begin with kind of gets blown out the window with a too-little-too-late exposition dump that doesn't really explain anything & takes away from the mystique of what comes before it. The idea is really great, but it does feel like a few things weren't explored & there are definitely some overly convenient moments. Still, Duplass & Moss are excellent & it's worth watching just for their performances.
Rated 15 Mar 2021
miaishere09miaishere09
Rated 27 Jan 2021
72
55th
Great premise and gets you invested in the characters well. Nice twist and ending thats a bit of a punch on the stomach. Worth the watch for sure!
Rated 27 Jan 2021
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 17 Mar 2020
65
62nd
The One I Love takes a clever concept and runs with it to its curious end. The film examines a failing relationship by confronting each member of the couple with an idealised version of themselves. This exploration never goes too deep, opting for a Shakespearean juggle and meeting its 90 min runtime. Duplass and Moss are good, but not likeable enough to make the film engrossing. The ending doesn't quite stick the landing, being clear in what happened, but vague on the why. Danson was under-used.
Rated 17 Mar 2020
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 08 Nov 2019
91
98th
Less said about this film is better for the sake of being surprised by this films twists and turns. I adored the discovery of this film and I can't recommend it enough.
Rated 08 Nov 2019
tcbyer33tcbyer33
Rated 22 Nov 2017
44
30th
what a fucked up movie
Rated 22 Nov 2017
adam_p_dAdam P-D
Rated 06 Nov 2017
60
71st
Starts strong. Ends weak.
Rated 06 Nov 2017
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 16 Aug 2017
76
43rd
How do you turn a two-hander into a 4-piece? Parallel universes, easy peasy. Except, I wasn't really into the characters of Ethan and Sophie when they arrived, after 15 minutes, or when the shit hit the fan. As a fresh take on relationships it may have had potential, but the characters were boring, featureless dummies. It was clear they were headed for a "who's who" conceit. I'm not saying the actors were bad, but this film just barely treaded water through competent camera and editing.
Rated 16 Aug 2017
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 13 Feb 2017
8
23rd
W2E0P1S0V1M1A1R2. Definitely interesting and thought-provoking. But I don't recall an ounce of the "funny" people keep talking about. Also agree with most that it is too long for its premise, which just results in some clumsy plot. Would have been a better TV show episode. Also the ending, while appropriately impactful on first watch, is sort of stupid upon reflection, because it doesn't really deliver on the central conflict of the movie and is just a cookie cutter cliffhanger.
Rated 13 Feb 2017
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 05 Oct 2015
70
47th
Would've been a great twilight-zone esque short. As it stands it loses its intrigue about half way through.
Rated 05 Oct 2015
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 18 Jun 2015
40
32nd
The plot is silly, contrived and ludicrous. But there is a decent attempt to expose the disenchantment and hypocrisy that can be hidden within a marriage. They discover they are still attracted to each other, and reconnect with the feelings and love. I particularly disliked the exceedingly stupid supernatural aspects of the story. Technically flawless dual roles. Admirable performances considering the extremely flawed premise. Nice subtle reveal at the end.
Rated 18 Jun 2015
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 24 Mar 2015
3
38th
[SPOILERS] Like a romantic dramedy take on Solaris.
Rated 24 Mar 2015
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 03 Mar 2015
74
52nd
Clever and features a greatly ominous score - but the last act feels a little abrupt and a little jarring. Still lots to like though.
Rated 03 Mar 2015
stuie299stuie299
Rated 09 Jan 2015
75
45th
Its undeniable that this movie is going for something in the vein of Eternal Sunshine and Being John Malkovich, but the lack of budget shows. Don't get me wrong though, its a good movie. I just can't help but feel that if it had a bigger budget it would have been more fleshed out/expansive, and really on that genius Charlie Kaufman level.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
hexenhammerhexenhammer
Rated 01 Jan 2015
7
79th
""I'm in love with your clone."
Rated 01 Jan 2015
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 21 Dec 2014
68
68th
Actually I watched this when I was very high. High[ly] recommended.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 02 Dec 2014
51
48th
Sort of a much better version of Coherence, or a much less great version of The Double, or Solaris with insufferable yuppies, or a not brilliant but admirable wannabe Charlie Kaufman film (replete with imitation Jon Brion score), whatever... Duplass and Moss are both good which helps a lot.
Rated 02 Dec 2014
superargoSuperargo
Rated 28 Aug 2014
70
63rd
It's...yeah.
Rated 28 Aug 2014

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