Review: Jennifer Lawrence Delivers a Raw Performance in 'Die My Love'
Directed by Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love is a turbulent exploration of a new parents' unraveling sanity. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as Grace and Jackson, a couple struggling to cope after moving into a remote inherited ranch.
Setting and Atmosphere
The film opens with a sinister, almost ghostly scene in the kitchen of their isolated home. The camera lingers as Grace and Jackson cautiously enter, hinting at the dark tone to come.
Characters and Background
- Grace and Jackson: Played by Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, they are portrayed as fragile and volatile, fighting and falling apart amid domestic stress.
- Jackson's Family: His parents, Pam and Harry (Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte), live nearby. The house was left to Jackson by his uncle, who died violently upstairs.
"It’s not New York but it’s ours," Jackson remarks about their rural home, contrasting their present situation with their past city lives. Despite their relocation, the couple’s ambitions have stalled — he dreams of playing drums, while she once considered writing.
Plot and Themes
Grace and Jackson’s transition to parenthood triggers chaos and emotional breakdowns. The film captures their volatile relationship and the heavy tension of unfulfilled dreams and harsh realities.
Summary
Die My Love confronts the brutal challenges of postpartum mental health and fractured hopes, propelled by Jennifer Lawrence’s deeply committed portrayal of a woman on edge.
Author's summary: Jennifer Lawrence’s gripping performance anchors this intense, raw depiction of new parenthood’s dark struggles, set against haunting isolation and unresolved pasts.