Comet is a romantic drama film released in 2014, written and directed by Sam Esmail, who later became well-known as the creator of Mr. Robot. Unlike traditional love stories, Comet takes viewers on an emotional, non-linear journey through the relationship of two people who are both deeply connected and painfully mismatched.

The film stars Justin Long as Dell and Emmy Rossum as Kimberly — two strangers who meet by chance during a meteor shower. From that fateful moment, their relationship unfolds in a series of fragmented scenes that move back and forth in time, shifting between alternate realities, dreams, and memories. The story doesn’t follow a chronological order; instead, it reflects the way human memory and emotion work — messy, beautiful, and full of contradictions.

Comet is as much a visual and philosophical experience as it is a love story. The film’s dialogue is rich, intelligent, and often poetic, exploring themes of fate, love, regret, and the fleeting nature of connection. Through Dell and Kimberly’s intense conversations, the movie asks profound questions: Can two people truly understand each other? Can love survive time, distance, and ego? Or is it destined to fade like a comet passing through the sky?

Visually, Comet is stunning. Sam Esmail’s direction combines surreal lighting, dreamlike framing, and reflective cinematography that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Every scene feels intimate yet otherworldly, emphasizing the fragile and uncertain nature of love. The film’s use of parallel universes and shifting timelines also gives it a sci-fi twist, making it more than just a typical romance.

Both Justin Long and Emmy Rossum deliver powerful, emotionally layered performances. Their chemistry feels natural and raw, drawing the audience into the highs and lows of their relationship — from passionate beginnings to heartbreaking silence.

Ultimately, Comet is not a story about whether love lasts forever, but about how love transforms us, even when it ends. It’s a beautifully melancholic reflection on how people meet, fall in love, hurt each other, and still carry pieces of that connection through time.

For those who appreciate films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or Before Sunrise, Comet is a hidden gem — a tender, thought-provoking, and visually poetic exploration of love’s brilliance and fragility.