Love+War – Movie Review
First Reaction – Love+War is important, fascinating and eye-opening.
Director: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Plot: Oscar winners Vasarhelyi and Chin follow photographer Lynsey Addario capturing the Ukraine war while reflecting on her Pulitzer-winning career.
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Love+War
Recap
The documentary follows photographer Lynsey Addario and her journey through reporting. Elsewhere, she juggles family life and battles the modern society protecting her from the conflict photography she became famous for. The documentary follows her battle to show she is the best in the field and that she can handle herself and her family life.
Best Parts
Where the movie shines is by reflecting a modern question: ‘Would you let a new father go back to a dangerous job?’ This question is a big point in how hard Lynsey fights for her place in the field. Elsewhere, we see the amazing work she does and balance the dangers of her job with the comforts of her family life. This has importance for showing how small stories can change the world. It shows Lynsey’s ability to find the best shots, which helped highlight women’s rights in countries without the ones others take for granted. We get an important series of stories from her history of work, while her peaceful life at home shows a different world.
Final Thoughts – Love+War is a fascinating dive into a brilliant photographer’s life.
