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I saw a preview last night and loved this. Stunning photography, beautiful art decoration, great soundtrack and the performances… simply outstanding. A couple critics at the three film festivals it screened at missed the point. The story follows the people at a subtle but pivotal time in England’s history (1981). I applauded when it ended. Hopefully you will too.

Amanda Kondolojy

Toby Jones isn't dead

Simon Stones

Was it a woke lecture though?

mirlach.productions

@Simon Stones hopefully

alla holbein

Ignore the film critics, go and see this wonderful film! It’s about LIFE and the many relationships it involves, going up and down depending on whether we feel in love and loved, sex, race, family and much more… Anyone wondering about the age gap (love story btw Olivia Coleman’s and Micheal Ward’s characters) - you wouldn’t be asking if you were a young man who had a formative relationship with an older woman. Same with the racism theme - Steven explains it in very basic terms to Hilary precisely because she is blind to it, it doesn’t affect her. So many other themes beautifully explored!.. And yes, the way the film looks, sounds, the actors’ work - it’s very obviously a labour of love. Mendes devoted it to his mother but every viewer will be moved. You may well cry but, ultimately, it’s uplifting.

Bryan Rivera

I've watched this movie and I can say Olivia Colman gave justice to this. Such an amazing performance here. I'm sad she got snubbed in Oscars for this role as best performance in a leading actress.

Chloe Ferguson

You know you're watching an excellent actress when you leave the cinema feeling bad for her. One of the most impressive trait she has in this is portraying the "love at first sight" glance she gives Steven when he walks into the staff room the second time they meet

Harmony

Watched this today. A wonderful story of so many relationships, really makes you think about life. Olivia is just amazing 🤩

Neil McIntosh

Life is a State of Mind.

Harmony

@Neil McIntosh yes, mostly. It’s hard not to sink when you lose your loved ones. But overall, I agree ....

Xbulelo - Profound Punk - Gamer

Sam Mendes is one of the best filmmakers alive today. I saw “American Beauty” as a child & “Road To Perdition” as a teenager. I’ll always see a films made by him &, as always, he has an inspired cast at this disposal.

He also collaborates often with one of the best film composers of all time: Thomas Newman.

❤

sajidkhanmahmood

Absolutely brilliant film im in my 50s and grew up during the 80s being then in my early teens so i fully understand the vibe of this film and can relate to that 80s style very well. The filming has indeed captured the 80s so well.This is how films should be good plot and meaningful i am so fed up the movies being churned out these days it was very refreshing to see something like this which i thought was a thing of the past now such amazing photography and filming style and top class acting from all.

Coom to the Broom

Loved this movie, it is very underrated. I think most people were expecting the script to be something like what we see on The Crown since most of us associate Olivia Colman with The Crown. It was fantastic but on a different emotional level than most people were expecting. Watch this with an open mind and you’ll have a great time. 📽️🍿☺️

Angela Williams

Just finished this movie 🍿 it was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! The acting was absolutely on point....such a beautiful, healing, 📽️ I absolutely will be adding this to my collection!

My Indigo Blues

I’m already crying. God, I miss seeing films like this in the theatre ❤

nicole ann

Saw this tonight. A masterpiece. I cried within the first 30 minutes because of how relatable it was to my own life and the love that I once had for someone. So good that it didn't feel like I was watching a movie anymore. Wonderful acting, directing, and painfully relatable characters. I'll never understand the critics' criticisms/harshness/cynicism towards this film. What happened to liking good movies?

7

You brought your heart. The critics brought their mind

Blookbug IV

They didn’t let Mendes obvious and cringy Oscar bait ploys blind them to the weakness of his atrocious writing.

Simon Stones

Is it a woke film though?

Blookbug IV

@Simon Stones takes pains to tick many boxes yeah. Even her boss played by Colin Firth, he’s ofc a predator. couldn’t just have him a decent bloke, it was the 80s you see…😴

Simon Stones

@Blookbug IV I can’t watch anything that lectures to me. Or ticks boxes. Should I avoid!

cellar door

what performance by Olivia isn't a 'career-best' ? But I'm always here for Olivia in melt-down mode, and the cinematography/sets look amazing.

Susan T

Olivia is a brilliant actress. She's just one of the best. I hope she continues to be blessed with excellent and meaningful screenplays.

drumbum3.14

@Susan T
Take This, Cellar Door & Susan T as a premature grain of salt; but (i) Just Had Opportunity to See this circa an (couple) hour(s) ago.
Its (Easily) One of the BEST Films (I've Scene) This Year. (Imho it's) Mendes' BEST, to date. And (imho) its - Simeoultaneously (I Suppose) a Two-Way Tie for BEST Beautiful, Gorgeous Performance from Madam Olivia. Not sure if it's Intentional,. But there's even a (brief) Genuflect in the direction of Paul Thomas Andersons Exquisite, if not Transcendental - the Master. 👏👏🎨👏
- The Other BedFellow being, ironically enough - this years JoyRide (Magnolia).
.. Hopefully (MUCH Much Much Broader and Wider) releasing Just In Thyme Before Christmas.🎄🙏🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏
*BOTH.*.Are Beautiful Gem "Feel-Goode" Films.. 🎨🎨
👏👏👏

earthling_za

Just left the cinema. It's a beautiful movie.

drumbum3.14

@earthling_za
Agree. Absolutely AMAZING and One of Last Years BEST.

If Interested, Check Out Her JoyRide. (Also from 2022).🎨🎨

Owen

0:41 I love this shot. It really pulls you into the scene.

P Liefting

Wow wow blew me away, what a beautiful movie, story and what a dept. Human connection💞 what a theme esp in these very very troubled years…❤️‍🩹 all over the world.
Left me in tears sitting out the whole end. Thanks Sam and all crew🙏
A true ode to the movietheater, nót ‘hollywood’ and the importance of feeling connected
😘

Catallano1981

The best movie in years. Im speechless. How come the world sleeps on this masterpiece?

Sushi Donut!!

I ♥ Olivia Colman. So much talent for one person.

JL

Love everything Olivia Coleman. Such a joy to watch.

FdL

Beautifully made movie. I love the atmosphere.

iago07

The reviews have not been great for this film, but they all say that Olivia Colman is playing at the top of her game. And there are no surprises there… She’s in the class with Meryl, Viola, and Cate…

jono

Was average I watched screener

Blookbug IV

Not all. Some say she wasn’t at all.

lights-camera-action🎥

Oscar just snubbed Olivia & viola....this is truly rubbish 😑😑

JoesGreatIdea

But not in the class of Emma

Shanel Ahmet

She is absolutely amazing

Kaydee Jay

Visually stunning film! The Oscar nom for cinematography is well deserved. Love Olivia (as always!) and was very pleased to be introduced to Micheal Ward. But, as much as I wanted the pairing to work, it fell flat. There's been a lot said about how they worked with an intimacy coach for the sex scenes (which, honestly, seemed tamer than what Olivia did in The Favourite so not sure why that was needed) and you could really tell she was having a difficult time buying in. The potential was there, but the end result felt a bit contrived. There's one scene where she kisses him and it felt natural and organic and believable and that was when her character was in the midst of mental health episode. If that energy had carried over to the rest of the movie, the Colman-Ward pairing would have been explosive. As it is, it barely fizzles. 😔 And Mendes should've dropped the whole 'love letter to the movies' thing because it dragged the movie down. B-

Darius Sale Petru

True, same

Darius Sale Petru

Congratulations Empire of Light to get nominated for Cinematography, well deserved after got BAFTA nominated, ASC nominated and Critics Choice nominated. Roger Deakins is a genius cinematographer

Joni roses and flowers

Olivia is just awesome!! She's a really great, great actress and nice person

rosaépices

Un film extraordinaire, une actrice prodigieuse, des cadrages excellents, une histoire magnifique. Aux variétés à Marseille.

Steves spiders

just got round to watching this after being involved in the production{ i was on set security} such a delight of a movie. stellar performance by all cast.

Mooli

Saw this last night. A beautiful, brilliant movie with great original music by Trent Rezner and featuring classic songs by the Specials, The Beat etc.. well worth seeing! Highly recommended

Kat Campbell

I loved it too and I live 20 mins away from dreamland so was extra special seeing Margate shots

Poppy Field

@Kat Campbell can you please tell me if the park (with the astonishing trees) is in Margate..I can't find anything about where it is in the location credits. I literally gasped seeing those trees in that scene! 😊

Neil McIntosh

Life is a State of Mind.

Marcsi Vankó

Olivia Colman is a special, amazing talent, a goddess.She is always perfect and stunning. You can't look at anything but her face.

Myriam Lateur

Definitely best Mendes movie ever! Outstanding acting and exceptional photography! Loved every second!

Listener

Saw the movie 3 days ago. Loved it. Superb performances from ALL actors/actresses. Was shocked by Colin Firth' performance, but read an article afterwards he was as uncomfortable shooting his scenes as I was watching them. Nevertheless, thought provoking genius film.

Neil McIntosh

Life is a State of Mind.

lights-camera-action🎥

Olivia Colman... oscar nomination for sure 🎉🎉❤️🎉🎉

Jazz Guitar

Jesus, Olivia Colman is going to kill me with this one. 💔Tbh idk how she could top The Crown, The Favourite, Joyride, Tyranosaur and Broadchurch etc., I'll guess I'll find out 😂 And I had no idea Sam Mendes was such a big thing in the film industry, the response this movie gets is insane!

Gail Barejka

Truly amazing Broadchurch, words are inadequate for description…just incredible !❤

chjngx

....was sobbing like a small kid... a Masterpiece of a movie!

Just Another Mortal

For those searching for the name of the song used in the trailer, it's "Go Home" by Angel Olsen.

blackmanwithcomputer

Thank you!

Elaine Dulovich

Such a haunting song!

Ivan Fernan

Muito obrigado

Kaiyanwang82

You da real MVP

Umar Iftikhar

Cheers!

Luigi o Border

I reember watching broadchurch, and being overwhelmed by her acting. I was above the entire thing. And The Favourite is on my list of favorites of all time. She is perfect.

Chase Hedges67

Olivia Coleman and Colin Firth are legends.

Jochen Stossberg

After Colin Firth's ignorant comments about Woody Allen, he's dropped right off my list. Permanently.

yo mo

Watched the trailer, looks amazing, great actors, great director and then if it couldn't get any better at the end it says the soundtrack is byTrent Reznor and Atticus Ross! Bring it on!

Daryl Yeoman

Ignore the critics bashing this... True cinema in all its rawness.

Maria Soto

At this point, I watch any movie that has Olivia Colman as part of the cast. Even if her part is five minutes.

Gunsai Touge

Brilliant film! Great story and beautiful cinema photography

Samantha B

It’s seems like a lifetime ago that she was in TV & film comedies. Dr Who! She’s a really fine dramatic actor. ⭐️

Poppy Field

..She has come a long way since playing Sophie ~ what an actress she is!

Debbie Arrow

Olivia Colman is currently my FAVOURITE ACTRESS, really talented lady she is

David LaMan

I will be really shocked and upset if this movie isn't nominated for Best Picture!! It looks like a truly moving human story! #Cinema

THE MOVIE USHER

I am a photographer. No wonder it is nominated for cinematography. Stunning visuals....

GK1976A

Watched this last night.
Absolutely amazing film.
Go and see it!

My Indigo Blues

So glad this film was made. Thank you 🙏❤👏👏 Beautiful. Wish I had seen it in a theatre like the Empire 😌 Needs to be seen in theatre. Streaming just doesn’t cut it for good film, storytelling

Neil McIntosh

A deeply moving and disturbing movie. The power of human connection is a wonder.

Ann McDowell

Olivia Coleman and the rest of the cast in “Empire of Light” were very impressive; particularly Coleman’s portrayal of an individual suffering from bipolar disorder This moved me to tears- she is indeed a powerful actress. However why the need for the sex scenes? The film was rated a 15 but I think it would make most parents uncomfortable if watching with their teenage kids tbh - or many individuals watching for that matter.
These scenes were not necessary and detract from the overall film. I read Coleman fought not to include the sex scenes but was overruled by Mendes. Pity he didn’t listen to her.

HipHop-TV.Blogspot

Because a sex scene with this age gap is controversial and it leads to publicity. Stupid move and not needed. It's still a good movie.

Bombalute *

Olivia’s face is so unbelievably expressive 😮

Owen

😳

Owen

😊

Owen

😑

Owen

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Owen

🥴

soy_sweet99

Michael Ward is a wonderful actor . I would love to see him in American films too. This guy is the one to look out for . Just watch !!

Alazoom76

This looks incredible. Can't wait.

João Paulo Oliveira

If there’s Olivia Colman, I am in!!!

Marie

I just love Olivia Colman so much

Corey Garnett

I’ve always been a fan of Olivia Colman Now I ADORE 🥰 her.

raven bard

Second Oscar for Ms. Olivia Colman! 👏👏👏

kenta falls

Looks like someone is getting her 2nd Oscar 🤩

Thomas Persin

Olivia is killing it

Phil Hall

Loved, loved LOVED this movie.

norma desmond

wonderful movie. And Olive Coleman should have gotten the Academy Award for this one.

Sydney Timm

I found out about this movie from hearing the score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, which was fantastic, so now I want to see the movie lol

Stryvia

If you liked Empire of Light , check these out:
1. Madam Secretary (2014 series)
2. Six Degrees (2006 series)
3. Getting On (2013 series)
4. Alpha House (2013 series)
5. Hereafter (2010 film)
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Samantha

Simply amazing..... time won't change it...

Ares

I would watch anything with Olivia Coleman !

Audrey white

Looks good to me, some of our best actors, I love Toby Jones and Olivia Coleman. I will make up my own mind and ignore the critics.

Ray Brown

For the movie title, 5 stars! As for the rest, intrigued!

musicbabylove1

Will watch anything with Olivia Coleman in it xx

Aaron Ooi

Cinematography looks stunning

marc chetty

Don’t know what film the critics watched! I thought it was fantastic 💚

Film Courage

Hands down, best film of 2022 and possibly top ten in the last several years (Where The Crawdads Sing/Triangle Of Sadness, close second).

Bill Madison

What a cruel joke, I just discovered Olivia Coleman this year. Watching peaky blinders for the first time, I saw her presence. she was the best Queen in the crown rest in peace dear lady

Clare Hennelly

I think you've got Colman confused with Helen McCrory? Both are incredible talents <3

Bill Madison

@Clare Hennelly no I did not she was the next Queen after Claire Foy

Clare Hennelly

@Bill Madison Yes she was the queen after claire foy in the crown but was not in peaky blinders - helen mccrory was and died just before season 6 filming started last year.

Bill Madison

@Clare Hennelly you are correct. And I am glad

Owen

@Bill Madison That Helen McCroy died?

Donna J. Clarke

Like the cast and Sam Mendes movies are really good. It is a good movie. All about how life is for many people.

Selene David

Yes, a masterpiece.

Russell Kenney

Just got to see it with a live Q&A the actors in Hollywood. It was a brilliant!

echolot

this trailer alone is already better than avatar 2

Rohan Sharma

Looks intriguing...that door shot looks great...stunning as always from Sam Mendes...

Jeremiah Jones

Using Angel Olsen for the soundtrack of the trailer has me hooked.

Roddy Ross

All I had to see was Roger Deakins, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross to know this will be incredible.

Dyzlegdyg

If anyone is looking for the song’s name, it’s ‚Go Home’ by magnificent Angel Olsen

yo mo

Cheers buddy. Great song choice. And the soundtrack is by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross! Awesome

Bradford Rabbitt

Can't wait!

JohnnyPaycheck

This looks incredible and idk why

Nodar Dadiani

I love Sam Mendes movies. Definitely I'm in ...

Owen

Why the ...?

Vernon

I'll watch anything with Olivia Colman

surfacingcom

Just saw 1917 last night. Mendes is a master of emotion.

surfacingcom

@Mayor of Everywhere um, no?

Wadderfock

1917 was ridiculous, a melodramatic war fantasy that could only come out of the mind of someone looking for cinema awards.

christistratton

I love this trailer. And the music of it is stunning. I have googled but no answers yet as to what the song is or who made it. Does anyone know?

Ouskar Rokass

Angel Olsen - Go Home

christistratton

@Ouskar Rokass Thank you SO much, Ous---!!

Tushar Pawle

Roger deakins such a one of the great cinematographer's in the present world!

Jason Hickey

Angel Olsen - Go Home

For those wondering on the track used so so so very effectively here.

Shaun McGann

Thanks!

holajadee

Thank you!!

June Bug Jay

Thanks. Somber, but quite beautiful.

Arassi

So good ❤

Marc

Going out on a limb: this will prob be my favorite movie of the year along with Tar

Owen

That's cool to hear. I hoped this was good.

Jochen Stossberg

You can never judge a film by the trailers. Sometimes the trailers have footage that has been edited out of the final print.

Alejandro Mansilla Cruz

I'm a bit sad that Sam Mendes is now being presented as the director of Skyfall. Understandable from a marketing standpoint. And it's not a bad film. But in the grand scheme of things, it's another Bond flick, even if it's less superficial than most of them. While "American Beauty" is a G*d-d*mn masterpiece of the very first order.

Sarthak

Was looking up for T.Newman to give score, but who knows Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross might take a sam mendes movie to another level.

The Creator

Even with his "worst" film, Sam Mendes is still the most misunderstood mainstream auteur next to M. Night Shyamalan, The Wachowskis, and Rian Johnson.

Sherman Tank

Stunning and brave... rinse... repeat... welcome to 2022

richard wills

Very sad that they made the Mods & Rockers riot look like a race riot when the black actor was attacked, I was there and witnessed everything and the punching between opposing gangs was very light " a few weak punches at the most ", NO ONE was waving a British flag, the only flags to be seen were at the back of motorcycles, please for everyone's sake let us live in harmony as a the human race rather than separate and divide, scenes like this create animosity

Anapel Canine Ultrasound

Those weren’t mods and rockers. The movie is set in the 80s (I was nearly in it as a roller skater). There were definitely race riots in Kent and in the two-tone and punk scene; there is still racism within those scenes. Making movies based on reality isn’t causing racial division; ignoring the reality of racism (still very strong in Kent, Margate being absolutely no exception) is much more divisive. Just enjoy the movie. Or don’t 🤷🏽‍♀️

lik mijnreet

Went to see a movie yesterday in Austria and this trailer was played as if this was a new movie.

Owen

Looks beautiful

kleerlite terri

Watched this last night.

If you EVER had any doubts about her acting ability .....

Alyssa

Watching a film about a movie theater in a movie theater was a funny sensation.

Jay Munroe

As an admirer of your work in some of the James Bond movies, it would be lovely if there were no beautiful houses in Scotland burnt down in this film. lol

Centrist Philosopher

A Great film. And a powerful take on racism and mental health issues.