Three first-look images have been unveiled for the new movie “Die, My Love”, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Directed by Lynne Ramsay, who co-wrote the script with Enda Walsh based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel, this upcoming film delves into the psychological turmoil of a woman residing in rural America, who gets swamped by the demands of marriage and motherhood. The movie also features LaKeith Stanfield, Oscar winner Sissy Spacek, and three-time Oscar nominee Nick Nolte in supporting roles.
It has released the three first-look images. The first shows a close-up of Lawrence’s character sipping from a glass. The second depicts her at a party with confetti falling around her. The third image presents Lawrence and Pattinson’s characters, who are husband and wife, dancing in their farmhouse on the Montana countryside.
What do these images signify for the movie? Firstly, they spotlight the two lead actors, both of whom are powerhouses in the industry. Jennifer Lawrence, a four-time Oscar-nominated actress and winner for “Silver Linings Playbook”, portrays a new mother who succumbs to postpartum depression and slips into psychosis. Robert Pattinson, who has recently rejuvenated his career with remarkable performances in indie films by auteur directors, is set to continue that streak in “Die, My Love”. Notably, LaKeith Stanfield, who plays the lover of Lawrence’s character, is absent from these initial images.
When it comes to Lynne Ramsay’s movies, genre classification can be tricky. “Die, My Love” has been described as a thriller, yet it clearly incorporates elements of romantic drama as well. Ramsay herself states that the movie is “about mental health and the breakdown of a marriage”, but also hints at it being a black comedy, claiming it’s “really fucking funny. At least I think it’s funny… But I’m Glaswegian, so I’ve [got] a really black sense of humor.” This amalgamation of tones and perspectives ensures that the film won’t be easily pigeonholed.
These “Die, My Love” images is that Lynne Ramsay is back in form. Her previous works like “Ratcatcher”, “Morvern Callar”, “We Need to Talk About Kevin”, and “You Were Never Really Here” are characterized by recurring themes of grief, guilt, death, and its aftermath. Judging from the title, along with its intense and introspective themes and these first-look images, “Die, My Love” seems to carry on that tradition for Ramsay. The presence of two big stars in the first-look images is an added bonus, as it starts to build anticipation for their performances and, consequently, for “Die, My Love”, the next offering from this acclaimed Scottish filmmaker.
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