Showing posts with label Sarah Polley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sarah Polley. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Take This Waltz (2011)

"Is that that Seth Rogen guy? What's he doing?"

"I think he's... acting."

"Acting? You mean actually giving a performance without using immature fart or stoner humor as a crutch to compensate for an apparent lack of talent? Well, I'll be... Do miracles never cease?"


   Seth Rogen is, indeed, quite good in this. The scene where he expresses, in various takes, his shock and horror at his wife's infidelity is revelatory. Overall, though, "Take This Waltz" is so-so, marred by a lack of likable characters and consistent dialogue.

   I there's one thing you can say about this movie, it's that it doesn't glorify the act of adultery in any way. Bored housewife Margot (Michelle Williams, who gives a very nice performance here) engages in cutie pie antics and baby talk with her husband, Lou (Seth Rogan,) but longs for passion and intimacy.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Take This Waltz (2011)

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Written and Directed By: Sarah Polley

The Bottom Line: This is an off-beat, sexy romantic drama highlighting lovely cinematography and excellent performances by Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.