I agree with the opinion of almost everyone in this board. I personally have issues with characterization and the fact that the movie served cliches like bread and water.
And of course, spoilers ahead...
First, I thought that the premise was rather tricky to explore, Elena being the wife of a Christian pastor. I can't help but wonder if that is a message to the community that persecutes homosexuality. It seems like a loud FU to them.
Next, the husband was portrayed to be a clumsy, careless lover (which sends the message women only go for lesbians because of sex.) Add the fact that he was a self-righteous misogynist, then I guess the writer thought that the way to lesbian-dom is paved.
Peyton, as a lesbian writer, was also not written well. The whole time, she seemed to be so burdened by her past relationship. Her reactions to Elena's need to go back to the family give off the message that lesbians are very, very needy. Elena was surprisingly the level-headed one -- and she is the one who is supposed to be running away from an unideal marriage/relationship to a better one. Really, between a pr*ck of a husband and a jealous lover, I'd rather be alone.
Even towards the end, Peyton's reaction to Elena's pregnancy overflows with bitterness of the past (that she really hadn't had with Elena, but of a previous relationship). I don't know why that drama had to be added when in itself, there were plenty of issues the couple had to have a conversation about (like the fact that Peyton is always suspicious or that Elena has a son who may not be too accepting of her choices).
Lastly, the not-sleeping-with-the-husband bit was just unrealistic. I get that it's romantic, yes -- in essence Elena is already choosing Peyton over her husband. Still, it's just something I don't see happening in real life.
I guess that it would have been nice if they explored how two women fall in love without justifying it so much with cliches.
But of course, all these are just my opinion. Please don't crucify me for it. :)
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