I respect this movie more than like it. An interesting scrapbook of fine acting performances, but nevertheless it left me less involved than I expected to be. Perhaps it is because the story is spread so thinly across the three time periods, or maybe it's because the story doesn't know where it's going. There is an "aha" moment that eventually arrives, but it can't save the story from muddle. Maybe those who are more familiar with literary precursors will appreciate it more.
The luminous Julianne Moore has the toughest job, acting her way through yet another poorly written 1950's housewife role (as in "Far From Heaven"). Jeff Daniels delivers a finely nuanced cameo performance. I wish I enjoyed the entire movie as much (7/10).
The luminous Julianne Moore has the toughest job, acting her way through yet another poorly written 1950's housewife role (as in "Far From Heaven"). Jeff Daniels delivers a finely nuanced cameo performance. I wish I enjoyed the entire movie as much (7/10).