Our Life in Make Believe

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  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • 6.7  (83)

Our Life in Make Believe is a heartwarming romance movie that came out in 2014. The movie stars Amanda Todisco as Emily, Joseph Bearor as Ryan, and David Afflick as Ben. Emily is a young woman who lives with her grandmother in a small town in Maine. She has always dreamed of moving to New York City and pursuing a career in fashion design. However, her plans are put on hold when her grandmother falls ill and she has to take care of her.

Ryan is a struggling actor who lives in New York City with his girlfriend, Amy. He's not happy with the direction his life is heading in and feels like he's stuck in a rut. He longs for something more but doesn't know what that something is.

Ben is Emily's best friend from high school. He's always been there for her and has secretly been in love with her for years. However, Emily sees him only as a friend and nothing more.

The movie begins with Emily's grandmother passing away, leaving Emily devastated. She realizes that life is too short to put her dreams on hold and decides to move to New York City to pursue her career in fashion design. Ryan, who is looking for a change, decides to move back to Maine and start over.

Ryan and Emily bump into each other at Emily's grandmother's wake and there's an instant connection between them. They start hanging out and Ryan helps Emily settle into her new life in New York City. Emily shows Ryan around the city and they spend a lot of time together.

As they get to know each other, they realize they both have a love for acting and decide to audition for a play together. During rehearsals, their chemistry on stage is undeniable and they start to fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Ryan has a girlfriend, Amy, who is still in New York City.

Meanwhile, Ben is back in Maine, heartbroken that Emily has left. He decides to go to New York City to surprise her and confess his feelings. When he arrives, he is devastated to find out that Emily is in a relationship with Ryan.

As the play approaches opening night, tensions rise between Ryan and Amy, and Emily and Ben. Ryan and Amy's relationship is on the rocks as Ryan realizes his true feelings for Emily. Emily is torn between her love for Ryan and her loyalty to Ben, who has been her best friend for years.

In the end, the play is a success and Ryan and Emily decide to give their relationship a chance. Ben realizes that Emily is truly happy with Ryan and decides to let her go. The movie ends with Ryan and Emily sitting on a bench in Central Park, watching the sunset and talking about their future together.

Our Life in Make Believe is a touching movie about love, friendship, and following your dreams. The chemistry between Amanda Todisco and Joseph Bearor is palpable, and their performances are nothing short of excellent. David Afflick's portrayal of Ben is also noteworthy, as he captures the heartbreak of unrequited love perfectly.

The movie's setting, which bounces between New York City and small-town Maine, is also well executed. It captures the contrasts between the fast-paced city life and the slower pace of rural living, which serve to highlight the characters' personal journeys throughout the movie.

Overall, Our Life in Make Believe is a must-watch for anyone who loves a classic romance movie with relatable characters and an engaging storyline.

Our Life in Make Believe is a 2016 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.7.

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  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 34 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (83)