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Lover

7 February 2024Tamil2h 25m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Lover is moderately positive, with reviewers broadly appreciating its honest and grounded portrayal of a deteriorating romantic relationship.

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An alcoholic designer struggles to save his six-year relationship while facing personal challenges and misunderstandings. As their bond is tested, he begins to confront his past and question whether love alone is enough to hold them together.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Lover is moderately positive, with reviewers broadly appreciating its honest and grounded portrayal of a deteriorating romantic relationship. Critics praised the film's emotional conviction and its balanced treatment of both partners' perspectives on love and separation, with Manikandan's central performance drawing specific note. The most consistent criticism is that the film is uneven in execution — it falters when it over-explains its thematic intent but works better when it relies on subtext and restraint. The film is not considered groundbreaking within its genre but is seen as a sincere, well-intentioned effort from a debut director.

5 rated reviews · 5 positive

Praised: honest portrayal of relationship dynamicsCriticised: heavy-handed thematic messaging in places

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Critic Reviews (6)

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Vijaya Shankar· DT Next
8.0
Overall, 'Lover' isn't path-breaking in the genre of modern love like 'Livin', but it is made with such passion that it poignantly conveys the meaning of moving on from a breakup. The film never glorifies Arun's actions and balances both people's viewpoints involved in love and states that letting go of someone takes a lot of time, patience, and understanding, and it is very much possible.
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M. Suganth· Times Of India
7.0
Lover is a brutally honest and bittersweet relationship drama
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Manigandan KR· TimesNowNews
7.0
Starting Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya, Lover has been directed by debutant Prabhuram Vyas. Manikandan aces his role of a disgruntled man in this film.
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Prashanth Vallavan· Cinema Express
6.0
Lover is a straightforward film about love, decay, attachment, and letting go but the straightforwardness is handled with a refreshing dose of conviction. Lover fumbles in places where it tries to wring the 'point' out of a scene but excels in places where a lot is unsaid or unfinished and yet a lot more shines through the subtext.
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Anusha Sundar· Ottplay
6.0
Lover, directed by Prabhuram Vyas, is a modern-age romantic drama that makes you want to put yourself first among the many others you love and care.
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Gopinath Rajendran· The Hindu
Not rated
Lover tells us the story of Arun and Divya, two drastically different individuals connected by their fondness for each other. Every time they meet, it's the union of an unstoppable force and an immovable object, and it's everything from being explosive to destructive.
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Details

Release Date
7 February 2024
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
Tamil
Genres
Drama, Romance

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