To understand the phrase, let’s break it down:
: Howard writes letters to Love, Time, and Death as a way to vent his grief. In an "unexpected" twist, these abstract concepts appear to him in human form to challenge his perspective.
: While critics on Rotten Tomatoes were often harsh, audience reviews on IMDb often highlight the film's star-studded cast—including Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren—and its "touching" story.