Bleeding Love – Movie Review
Director: Emma Westenberg
Writer: Ruby Caster (Screenplay)
Writer: Ruby Caster, Clara McGregor, Vera Bulder (Story)
Cast
- Clara McGregor (Christoper Robin)
- Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting)
- Vera Bulder (About That Life)
- Travis Hammer (How to Blow Up a Pipeline)
- Kim Zimmer (Body Heat)
Plot: A father takes his estranged daughter on a road trip in an effort to get her out of trouble. Along the way they meet all types of strangers, as their strained relationship is put to the test.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Bleeding Love starts as a Father (Ewan McGregor) and his Daughter (Clara McGregor) go on a road trip. He is trying to help her with her troubles after her addictions have caught up with her. However, she isn’t willing to go quietly, being tempted by anything on the journey.
He hopes to use their memories to help guide her, so she doesn’t make the same mistakes he did. However, their journey brings back a reality he wishes he could forget and change. In this broken family, is this the last chance to fix things?
Verdict on Bleeding Love
Bleeding Love is a drama following a father and daughter on a road trip. They are taking it because the daughter is spiralling out of control with her addictions and the father hopes to place her in a rehab center. However, their journey takes a dramatic turn when their pasts start catching up with her.
This movie shows us how addiction can consume people and cause damage to lives. However, it also points out how much family will give to support someone in trying to put them on the right path. It shows the importance of family and support and how difficult it can be to accept help. The McGregor family are great together and it adds a level of realism to their connection.
Where to Watch
Bleeding Love will be available for Home Entertainment from 22nd July
Final Thoughts –Bleeding Love is a moving journey to find help and support.