Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
He invents puzzles. He’s committed body and soul to his work and needs silence to be able to concentrate. She is an accomplished pianist and can’t live without music. She must prepare for a competition that could change her life. They are going to be forced to coexist without seeing each other.
A charming Belgian rom-com with an intriguing concept — two neighbors forced to coexist through a shared wall, one needing silence and one needing music — but it doesn't fully capitalize on its premise. The setup is inventive enough to earn an above-average Novelty, and the lead performances carry the romantic tension well. Cinematography is functional and intimate but unremarkable. The ending feels somewhat predictable and underwhelming for the emotional buildup the film creates, landing below average as a payoff.