5/5 soulful narration of an emotional saga
  by Swati Jain (India)
Loving Annabelle is a soulful narration of an emotional saga. The performances by Erin Kelly and Diane Gaidry are enthralling. Katherine Brooks has handled a controversial subject with élan and sensitive ease. The music of the film captivates the senses. The plot progressively unfolds intricate layers that need to be explored and interpreted in order to appreciate the story fully. The characters are well sketched - Annabelle is free spirited, defines her own rules and lives by them. Simone is her antithesis. She is restrained and abides by the prescribed regulations of society and religion. She struggles hard to resist Annabelle's disarming smile and relentless pursuit nonetheless develops a deep emotional connect with her. Simone's tragic vulnerability and Annabelle's desperate pining is noticeable during the annual school dance. Together they undergo the beautiful experience of `love without boundaries' that changes their lives forever.

5/5 Loving Annabelle
  by Debbie Verret
I took a stab when I purchased this movie, thinking its just another typical love story about two Women. Was I ever wrong! The chemistry between Erin Kelly and Diane Gaidry was so believable I almost forgot I was watching a movie. The acting and music was great. Kudos to Catherine Brooks for making this such a great love story. I like the way she didn't over do the scences and they seemed to fall into each other without boring the audience. One of my favorites of all times.

5/5 A great film and one you'll want to watch over
  by toby17
This is a great film and very addictive. You forget that this is the story of a teacher and a student because the characters seem so real and likeable, and you want them to be together.

The writer does a good job of dealing with the moral dilemma by providing an ending that shows the consequences of their actions, while allowing viewers to 'have their cake too' by providing an alternative ending which sees them (potentially) getting back together.

If the film has any flaws they're that:
(1) it's difficult to see the development of Simone's "love" for Annabelle, as opposed to her attraction to her. When Simone says at the end that she loves Annabelle, it's unbelievable and an uncomfortable reminder of the real-life examples of deluded teachers who have slept with their students.
(2) the film seems to end too quickly after Simone and Annabelle are discovered; and
(3) some of the deleted scenes, such as the encounter between Simone and Annabelle at the pool, would have improved the story line.

Finally, I still can't figure out why:
- they didn't just wait to take another trip to Simone's beach house;
- it didn't occur to them to lock the door at any point during the night;
- they didn't hear those noisy footsteps; and
- Annabelle didn't just hide in the closet.






4/5 Falling prey of desire
  by Denise Escamilla Ortiz (Mexico City, Mexico)
It's a good movie. I liked the photography a lot, It has good music, and the story is well told. The sexual tension is excellent, although Simone seems a little weak, and I'm still not shure if it's the acting or the character. Annabell's character is strong and the acting is superb.

It brought back a million memories from college, when I was studying architecture and had this game of seduction going on with one of my teacher. Thank God I was 26 and she was 32 LOL.

Anyway, I recommend it = )

5/5 Beautiful Performance
  by S. Ambriz (Oceanside, Ca USA)
This is, by far- the Best lesbian movie i have ever seen! Everyone of those girls portrayed the different characters very well. "Loving Annabelle" did not lack any of the story line nor did you actually know where the movie was going to go. I loved the anticipation it brought, leaving me with- Damn, I only wish there was a # 2 that would be as good as this one!!! A thousand Thumbs-Up* for me. I can't stop watching it...