Mr Andserson I can not say enough good things about this movie, had me forget completely there was subtitles. Never been so moved by a movie, it just get to you in a good way as the movie slowly progresses. It is about compassion, forgiveness of yourself and about getting over insurmountable problems in life.The brilliant Kristin Scott Thomas does the best part I have ever seen her in, so introvert yet you sense her feelings all the way, surely a big mistake her performance wasn't rewarded with an Oscar. Also credits to the other actors especially Elsa Zylberstein does a great job as her younger sister.

Gordon-11 This film tells the story of a woman who is reunited with her sister after fifteen years in prison."I've Loved You So Long" starts off wooden and plain, as Juliette needs time to readjust to the life outside prison. Slowly, she warms up to her new environment, and people around her warm up to her. Initially we don't know why Juliette has been away for so long, we only find out as the story unfolds slowly. I really like the story telling in this film. The ending is great too, as it really exposes the pain of a mother who is consumed with guilt. She hopes for absolution, and the only way to do that is to go to prison.The story of "I've Loved You So Long" is very engaging. Kristin Scott Thomas gives a great performance too, and she literally look younger and more radiant as the film progress. I enjoyed watching this film.

Maz Murdoch (asda-man) There is very little to say about "I've Loved You So Long" other than I didn't really like it. The pacing is suitably slow for a very dreary storyline with very little going on. At almost two hours long, it does begin to get tedious if it wasn't for Plum (Kristen Scott Thomas, don't be alarmed if I call her Plum).This type of film has been done before, but much better. The writing isn't anything particularly new or suspenseful. The idea is of a woman coming out of prison for a reason that the audience isn't supposed to know until the end, although I guessed it almost immediately. The directing is also quite conventional, it tries to be a slow involving drama like "Let the Right One In" but obviously doesn't have a story as interesting as that and so isn't as involving.For the majority of the film, it's just Plum moping around looking miserable, setting a very dreary and depressing tone throughout the whole film for the sake of it, and not a lot happens. The story doesn't really go anywhere. There is just a lot of character development, which is good! But it would be nice if the chips came with a meaty burger as well! Plum, however was excellent! As always she's plays the character brilliantly (however dreary the character may be) and also speaks French beautifully. That's all I have to say about "I've Loved You So Long" it's forgettable, offers nothing new and if Plum wasn't in it, then I would be forced to shoot myself.

littlevoiceinspace For the first 60 minutes or so I was really enjoying this. Then it slowly started to head towards contrivance and the pat explanations and last minute twist more beloved of Hollywood than serious European cinema. I felt as if the director (first-timer Philippe Claudel) was losing his nerve. It isn't necessary to explain everything, and everything isn't open to explanation anyway. The ending here pulled the rug out from under what had been building to a fine, bleak conclusion. It was also a contrivance that worked against the downbeat realism that had been built up so far. On the plus side, the acting was consistently superb. Kristin Scott Thomas gives a brave, honest performance - unafraid of portraying a deeply flawed and damaged individual. Special mention to Jean-Claude Arnaud as the stroke victim grandfather, he almost steals the film out from under Scott Thomas without saying a word - a masterclass in (silent) acting. The photography was another major plus: a calm, gently probing camera that watched but refused to judge.I'm certainly glad I watched it and don't think it's a bad film at all. If I had missed the last 15 minutes I think I would rate it 8 rather than 6.