Movie Review: Jennifer Lawrence Goes for Broke in “Die, My Love”
Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love” is a raw psychodrama featuring Jennifer Lawrence as an unraveling new mother and Robert Pattinson as her husband. Set in a dilapidated rural Montana home, the film explores a tumultuous marriage marked by fires—both real and imagined—and a backdrop of wildlife.
A barking dog, brought by Jackson (Pattinson) after their move from New York, punctuates the chaotic atmosphere. There’s also a horse blocking the road and a tiger depicted on Grace’s (Lawrence) shirt, symbolizing the animalistic spirit running through the story.
Grace as a Feral Force
Early in the film, Grace moves on all fours through tall grass, wielding a knife, embodying a primal, untamed energy. Although the film is often summarized as a portrayal of a woman with postpartum depression, it is more a study of a woman resisting domestication, likened to a beautiful, wild creature.
“It’s more about the power and urges of a woman who, like a beautiful, feral creature, is not taking to domestication.”
Based on the 2012 novel by Argentine writer Ariana Harwicz, the movie unfolds as a piercing yet sometimes overamplified character study. Despite its rough edges, “Die, My Love” doesn’t shy away from tackling complex themes around parenting and gender roles.
Overall Impression
Though unrefined and intense, the film challenges typical narratives with its raw emotional depth and vivid portrayal of a woman’s internal battle.
Author’s Summary
“Die, My Love” delivers an intense, primal exploration of motherhood’s dark edges, driven by a fierce performance from Jennifer Lawrence and Ramsay’s uncompromising vision.