Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's 'We Live in Time' Struggles with Nonlinear Narrative

The romantic drama's unconventional storytelling undermines its emotional impact despite strong performances.

The film features Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh as a couple navigating love and personal challenges, including a cancer diagnosis.
The nonlinear narrative structure is criticized for disrupting the emotional progression and clarity of the story.
Despite the potential for a tearjerker, the movie's time-jumping approach prevents it from delivering the expected emotional catharsis.
The story highlights a modern relationship dynamic with Pugh's character as the career-focused partner and Garfield's as the supportive counterpart.
Critics note that while Pugh's character is well-developed, Garfield's character lacks depth beyond his role as a devoted partner.