The subject matter of this affair was not fancy or very romantic like typical films on an affair. Without the mood music it seemed somewhat sterile or maybe just too raw of a film for me. Maybe because there was no music in between blocks of dialogue to set a mood. The acting was good, but felt more theatrical than cinematic. This issue in Ellen’s life clearly becomes the catalyst for her actions with Travis and it is brought up several times throughout the film. Ellen is unable to get pregnant and her husband is 22 years older, so they have tension building because of her desire for children. These back stories are woven through the film without a clear message other than these two are dealing with issues. Then there is the story of Ellen and her husband looking to adopt. There are few other stories that run in the background of this story, Travis’ drummer died recently of alcohol poisoning. Progressively the two find ways to be together and begin having an affair. After class they go for a walk, and it’s obvious there is sexual tension and he wants more. Travis loves the idea and shows up a few days later to Ellen’s class. Ellen offers Travis a ride back to the city, tells him she is a yoga teacher and tells him to come to a class sometime. Two familiar faces: Matt McGorry( Orange is the New Black) who plays Travis and Amy Hargreaves ( Homeland) who plays Ellen on screen for How He Fell in Love. How He Fell in Love (Official Trailer) from Visit Films on Vimeo.
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