Love My Way (TV Series) A Different Planet (2005) User Reviews

Long time since I've cried

[Jonathan_Lehtonen · 10/10 · 17 June 2007]

First thought is 'This isn't the way of narrative' but that's just because most of us grew up with Hollywood films, we always know the plot in 'typical' drama. When something (genous) like this is caught in the story there is no way to defend the feelings that moves you.

I don't want to give away what happens though if you read this, you've probably seen the episode. So I might as well recommend this series. See it back to back. Writing this with the experience 'It's only a movie' or 'I don't get upset, I've seen 'em all'

I cried when I saw this episode which is something I don't usually do. It has to count for something. Moving. The purest form of sorrow.

Wow

[superfox_888 · 9/10 · 12 February 2024]

So often in movies and TV, someone dies and then we straight into the funeral. Afterwards, everyone is sad, but they move on.

This hour of television is unlike anything I've seen. The viewer is right there through every stage from the unexpected death, the final moments, the day by day how-do-you-go-on after a loved one's death. Every stage is right there onscreen: the uncomfortable awkwardness, the sheer grief, the unspoken beauty.

Prepare to feel all the feelings. Prepare to have all your previous grief rush back at you even though you thought you were through the worst of it.

Huge kudos to the entire cast for their genuine emotions flowing through unabated. I imagine filming this took a massive toll on everyone, especially Claudia Karvan and Dan Wyllie. Although the subject matter is the worst imaginable, this is performed with extreme sensitivity, rawness, and beauty.