A selection of HONEYJOON press and reviews:
“Honeyjoon ebbs and flows between laughter, heartbreak, romance, reflection, and hope. By the end, I found myself not only moved by the story on screen, but reflecting on my own experiences with family, grief, and the small moments of happiness that help carry us forward.
Here is to independent filmmaking. Here is to new voices. And here is to Lilian T. Mehrel, whose debut feature announces the arrival of a filmmaker worth paying very close attention to. Honeyjoon is funny, moving, compassionate, and quietly profound. A lovely reminder that even in our darkest moments, life still offers reasons to laugh, dance, connect, and keep riding the wave when it comes.” - Script Mag
“Tender, funny and deeply compassionate, Honeyjoon marks Mehrel as a filmmaker worth watching, delivering a debut that finds beauty not in overcoming grief, but in learning how to live alongside it.” - AU Review
“A sensual, deeply emotional comedy that surprises in its ability to balance lightness with depth, and in doing so, it delivers a masterclass in navigating the tumultuous waters of love, grief, and identity. A must-see…” - OuchMag
“In just 75 minutes, Lilian T. Mehrel’s debut feature Honeyjoon manages to make audiences laugh, cry, wince, and reflect. A seamless tonal balance.” - FilmThreat
“Standout… funny, sexy” - Vogue
“A thrill ride” - The Hollywood Reporter
“Lilian T. Mehrel crafts quite a stunner.” - ArtsWireWeekly
“Magnetic… the work of a gifted alchemist.” - MovieArcher
“A visionary new voice”— IndieWire
“Magic… the way it shows that happiness, like grief, comes in waves.” — MovieJawn
FANTASTIC!!!