I have to say, I love this movie, it has a terrific writer/director behind it, Sarah Polley, who not only is a wonderful actress but obviously an extremely talented filmmaker, it has a swell cast, headed by the always perfect and versatile Michelle Williams, and finally it has oodles and oodles of charm.
Some may say double standards, the whole cheating woman thing, but for me, I just fell in love with all of the characters that I didn't mind the whole cheating thing, obviously that's an integral part of the story but it just didn't bother me. The story is about a woman who basically is still very in love with her husband but craves excitement, and that excitement comes in the form of her charismatic and interesting neighbor, what ensues is a beautiful story about one woman and those around her, it's quite a simple story, but what helps it along are lovely characters, I was just totally wrapped up in the characters, I loved it.
Michelle Williams, there's no doubt about it that she is at the top of her game at the moment, every film is different, every character is polar opposite to the previous, and Michelle is astounding in every one of her roles, Seth Rogen is cool playing against character slightly in a more serious role, and he suits it, I hope he continues in that direction, and Luke Kirby, a real charmer, you can see why any woman would fall in love with him, the supporting cast are good also, all round excellent performances from everyone.
I do hope it doesn't take Sarah Polley so long to make another film, ever since I saw Away From Her I'd been looking forward to what she would do next, and Take This Waltz is a great predecessor to that. This movie is a real charmer that really hit a chord with me, I cannot wait for the DVD so that I can watch it again. :)
Also worth mentioning is the scene on the carnival ride, I had a smile from ear to ear. I just loved every minute of it. ^.^
Some may say double standards, the whole cheating woman thing, but for me, I just fell in love with all of the characters that I didn't mind the whole cheating thing, obviously that's an integral part of the story but it just didn't bother me. The story is about a woman who basically is still very in love with her husband but craves excitement, and that excitement comes in the form of her charismatic and interesting neighbor, what ensues is a beautiful story about one woman and those around her, it's quite a simple story, but what helps it along are lovely characters, I was just totally wrapped up in the characters, I loved it.
Michelle Williams, there's no doubt about it that she is at the top of her game at the moment, every film is different, every character is polar opposite to the previous, and Michelle is astounding in every one of her roles, Seth Rogen is cool playing against character slightly in a more serious role, and he suits it, I hope he continues in that direction, and Luke Kirby, a real charmer, you can see why any woman would fall in love with him, the supporting cast are good also, all round excellent performances from everyone.
I do hope it doesn't take Sarah Polley so long to make another film, ever since I saw Away From Her I'd been looking forward to what she would do next, and Take This Waltz is a great predecessor to that. This movie is a real charmer that really hit a chord with me, I cannot wait for the DVD so that I can watch it again. :)
Also worth mentioning is the scene on the carnival ride, I had a smile from ear to ear. I just loved every minute of it. ^.^