Up For Love 2016 File

While the film attempts a sensitive portrayal, it is not without its critics. From a disability studies perspective, one could argue the film relies on the "reveal" as a gimmick. The use of body doubles in the early stages to trick the audience alongside Diane creates a spectacle out of Alexandre's condition.

The film excels when it shines a light on the subtle, micro-aggressive ways society treats people who deviate from physical norms. From the patronizing smiles of waiters to the overt shock of Diane’s mother, the narrative exposes how deeply ingrained patriarchal beauty standards dictate who is deemed "worthy" of love. The Myth of the Perfect Partner up for love 2016

The film's original score was composed by Éric Neveux. The soundtrack also features classical pieces, such as Frédéric Chopin's Nocturne Op.9 No.2, and contemporary songs like "I Hope" by Rebecca Ferguson and an acoustic version of "Freed from Desire". While the film attempts a sensitive portrayal, it

Upon its release in May 2016, Up for Love received mixed reviews from international critics. Critical Consensus The film excels when it shines a light