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Post by alexanderblanchett on Oct 7, 2018 20:32:39 GMT
An interesting portrait of a couple who tries everything to fulfill their dream and become parents but forgetting what their relationship is all about in the process. A very personal film that handles about a very personal topic, wonderfully put in scene and written by Tamara Jenkins who finally presents us a follow up project after "The Savages" and it is just as realistic and natural. To make a rather sad and to some extends tragic story a dramedy thanks to very well chosen comedic moments was the right decision. She found two great actors who both know how to do drama and comedy and the mix of that. Paul Giamatti absolutely shines and gives one of his best performances in ages. The quality of his performance goes back to his "Sideways" days. Kathryn Hahn once again proves her talent as one of the most underrated versatile actresses of her generation. Glad she got to show her acting powers in such a juicey role. John Caroll Lynch also gets to show that he not only can plays psychopaths and losers. Molly Shannon is wonderful in a supporting role and commands every scene she is in. Another great performance by another great and underrated actress.Kayli Carter is a great new discovery and she will go places. An intimate portrait of a marriage that is put to a test. Absolutely recommendable.
Nominations for:
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Paul Giamatti Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kathryn Hahn Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Molly Shannon Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Kayli Carter Best Original Screenplay Best Ensemble
Rating: 8/10
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Post by wattsnew on Oct 7, 2018 21:00:31 GMT
A very Baumbachian film. Like his films, the dialogue can make me cringe at times but overall a very heartfelt story. The shots were beautifully composed as well. Loved the soundtrack too. ALSO: Kathryn Hahn is a goddess.
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Post by DeepArcher on Oct 8, 2018 5:23:27 GMT
Freaking loved this movie, and I really hope it finds some more exposure. It's certainly Baumbachian in a lot of ways in that it's very Manhattan, full of authentic family drama, and just as full of pedantic, reference-based dialogue ... which can definitely be irksome in certain moments, but thankfully it's never the extreme presence it is in a lot of Noah's work, and never truly compromises the honesty of the film. Tamara Jenkins' script is overall stellar, especially as this is bar none one of the year's most original films; this is the type of stuff that never gets explored, and it's remarkable that everyone involved in this movie was brave enough to go to these places and present such a plausible, sometimes even painful, look at it all.
The ensemble is absolutely stellar... career-best stuff from Kathryn Hahn, whose comedic work I've always been a fan of, but she really gets the chance to showcase some serious chops here, and she is absolutely riveting and utterly real. Giamatti was fantastic, Molly Shannon was a force to be reckoned with, but I was especially impressed with Kayli Carter, whose natural charisma and raw dramatic talent is often scene-stealing and even defines the tone of the movie around her; really hope to see more great stuff from Carter in the future, because she is terrific here.
It's probably ten to twenty minutes longer than it needed to be, but I enjoyed it throughout regardless. The tonal balance is perfect, the entire thing is incredibly entertaining, and it's really just the wholesome, poignant, hopeful treat that I needed right now. Really good stuff.
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