Is Liquid Love Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2016)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Liquid Love (2016), audiences are invited back into the world of various. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "K is a bizarre girl who lives in her imaginary world of scents and plants. She believes that the scent of pheromone could change the emotional feelings that exist between people, and as flowers attract bees, she tries to create her own perfume to attract her crush, Sean. However, their relationship remains as brother and sister. The only thing she can do is to keep on formulating and experimenting on different scents of perfume. Eventhough they have become closer to each other than before, she gradually finds that there is something more difficult to conquer between their relationship."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Unfortunately, Ally Chiu feels underutilized in a role that lacks depth. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Liquid Love worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Liquid Love misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 25 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.