The film’s saving grace is its powerhouse leads. Naomi Watts (as Lil) and Robin Wright (as Roz) are completely committed. Their chemistry as lifelong friends feels authentic—you believe they have shared secrets, grief, and laughter for decades. Wright brings a grounded, steely vulnerability to Roz, a widow clinging to youth and affection. Watts, meanwhile, plays Lil with a softer, more ethereal recklessness. Their internal conflict is written on their faces, even when the script fails them.
Adore is the kind of film that begs to be discussed rather than simply watched. Based on Doris Lessing’s novella The Grandmothers , this sun-drenched Australian drama presents a provocative premise: two lifelong best friends (Naomi Watts and Robin Wright) begin romantic and sexual relationships with each other’s teenage sons. adore full movie
On the surface, the film is visually stunning. The setting—a sleepy, coastal beach town—is shot with a hazy, dreamlike quality. The turquoise water and golden sand create an Edenic paradise that deliberately contrasts with the deep, messy taboos being explored. Director Anne Fontaine lingers on the beauty of the landscape and the actors, using the natural light to create an atmosphere of timeless, forbidden indulgence. The film’s saving grace is its powerhouse leads
Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
You are uncomfortable with age-gap dynamics, large power imbalances, or films that prioritize mood over plot logic. Wright brings a grounded, steely vulnerability to Roz,
Adore is less about love and more about selfishness. It asks whether a lifelong friendship can survive when both parties decide to burn the rulebook of motherhood together. The answer the film gives is haunting, but getting there requires a hefty suspension of disbelief.
Y Tu Mamá También (for the sexual tension), The Reader (for taboo romance), or glossy dramas about beautiful people making terrible decisions.
