My husband and I first saw this when it was released 10 years ago. We found ourselves mirrored in this movie--the struggle of soul mates who happened to be different races to simply be together like any other couple. As played by Hutton and Rechon, this movie is one of the best love stories you'll ever see.
Who knows why Loving took to his wife so? In a part of the country where race was always a factor, love between these two people easily materialized and created lasting bonds. The Duke of Wales had no problem giving up his throne for the woman he loved; Richard Loving had no problem sacrificing for his love either. And this love story is just as heartfelt and powerful as any told in books or movies. The forces that strive to separate them, drive them out of their home in Virginia, pressure them, whatever, just don't succeed. It's a fascinating look at our country under apartheid and its growth out of it by activists who could find legitimate cases challenging our legal and moral views.
Aside from the politics, the love story soars. At the end, it will make you weep for a soul mate if you haven't been blessed to find yours yet.
June 12, 2007 |  | Thank you Mr and Mrs Loving |  |
This was a powerful TRUE love story and much more. It was well acted and stayed true to the real story. My wife and I owe a debt of gratitude (to say the least) to Mr and Mrs Loving. We were Married in Louisiana in 1994. I am white and my lovely wife is black. I highly recommend this movie.
April 17, 2007I had been doing research on interracial relationships/marriages and came across the Lovings. They pretty much were the final straw that helped do away with interracial marriages being illegal in the south (it happened in June 1967 which is a crying shame that it took that long). This movie was pretty good. Tim Hutton always does well in his acting and Lela Rochon was OK. It was a rather quick movie and it told the basic lives of Richard & Mildred Loving and what they had to go through because they were a black and white couple and got married in the south. I recommend seeing this movie if you have an interest in the interracial struggles of those who fell in love and did what they wanted against the odds and prevailed.
March 28, 2007| | | A man and woman in love-This is strong Love | |
This is truly a powerful movie. There are many people that need to watch this movie. So that they can understand that it is wrong to try to keep two people apart just because of their race. Mr. Loving truly loved Mrs. Loving. He did not see color. He saw her as a woman he loved. Their love overpowered adversity. It doesn't matter what nationality you are. If you love someone. Then whose business is it. But the two individuals involved. It is wrong to say that God meant to separate the races of people. Mrs. Loving truly loved her husband. It was good that she wrote the letter explaining their situation which brought the Attorney into their life. It was their right to be married. The racial harmony in Central Point, Virginia was beautiful. But not allowing two people of different races to marry was definitely unconstitutional. I would love to see the different races come together and try to be at peace with one another. We currently have a war going on and many men of different races are being killed trying to bring about peace in Iraq. I'm getting away from the movie. Just wanted to make my point. President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. died trying to bring equality among the people. Mr. and Mrs. Loving was a very powerful and moving movie. Timothy Hutton and Lela Rochon were excellent in their role as Mr. and Mrs. Loving. It's no one's business as to the race or the ages of two people that love one another. As long as one is not involved with a minor. Love should have no boundaries.
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February 16, 2007| | | A Story of Love and Courage | |
I saw this movie on Showtime (I believe) when it was first released. I have been looking for a copy to own ever since. The Lovings were simple, honest, everyday people who fell in love. Nothing extraordinary except for the color of their skin and the politics of race.
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