When I say that Marriage Story (dir. Noah Baumbach) made me feel things, I mean it. To be fair, it was 4 am and I wasn't feeling the best mentally when I watched it, but still. As a sucker for just about any rom-com, I was cautious of this film simply because I knew it wasn't going to have a happily-ever-after at the end. In spite of that, I reccomend this particular movie to anyone who needs a good cry or a good think. I stayed up for at least an hour after finishing the movie, just replaying each of the scenes in my head, examining everything, from the physical take to the stunning dialogue between the characters. I think that's what so excellent about this movie; there aren't any "throw-away" scenes. Every scene in the movie must be there or it wouldn't tell the same story. Adam Driver talked about this phenomenon in an interview he did on a press tour for the release of Marriage Story. He said that every scene in this movie required his utmost focus and care when performing and he couldn't "space out" on any of them or the movie wouldn't be complete. I believe it. This film is rife with metaphor, subtle and not too subtle with the perfect blend of joyous and heart-wrenching moments.
Mad props to Adam Driver and ScarJo for their acting in this film (I personally think it's their best work thus far); their on-screen chemistry sold audiences on their deep love and respect for the other, despite their failing marriage. The very nature of the characters in Marriage Story, Charlie and Nicole (director and actress respectively), lend themselves perfectly to Driver and Johansson because of their careers and the industry they belong to: Hollywood. Their careers end up as the ultimate downfall of their relationship, shedding some light on why so many Hollywood marriages seem to end just about as quickly as they started. If I had to choose a favorite scene from the entire film as a whole without spoiling, it would have to be the opening scenes. The beginning scenes for each character (Charlie and Nicole) parallel each other elegantly, while setting up the story that will soon follow. The voice over is reminiscent of 80's teen dramas and I adore it. The cinematography alone will amaze you not to mention the moods that Baumbach can create with just a lingering shot. The emotions you feel will run the gamut of second-hand embarrassment to straight-up rage, all developed through those elements of film. It's a cinematic masterpiece.
All I can say after this ENTIRE rant about how much I love this movie is please watch it. I couldn't ask for anything more than to give this amazing film 136 minutes of your life. You won't regret it.
my rating online: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/user/id/978509219/
edit: MARRIAGE STORY, NOAH BAUMBACH, ADAM DRIVER, & SCARJO WERE ROBBED AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES! im very mad about it.
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