disappointing...never quite made it To the Wonder

I was taken in by the promise of life and love across cultures. She, a free spirited Parisian (Olga Kurylenko), fell in love with a very attractive American (Ben Affleck). Their early attraction was evident on train journeys and in beautiful countryside. It was sensitively filmed and very believable. I quickly recognised what could have been am amazing relationship. I was curious as to why she would move to a souless new suburb somewhere in deep Oklahoma. Sadly, after almost 2 hours, I was no closer to any understanding. This film floated from unrealistic bliss to deep unhappiness without a single insight apart from some isloated lines of poetry spoken to us and a mirrored story of societal sadness echoed by the desolate Catholic priest played by Javier Bardem. So sad, such a lost opportunity to really explore those exciting themes of love and loss...