Plot
Struggling with a marriage on the brink of falling apart, a couple escapes for a weekend in pursuit of their better selves, only to discover an unusual dilemma that awaits them.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 7.2/10 (713 voted)
Critic's Score: 63/100
Director: Charlie McDowell
Stars: Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson
Storyline
Struggling with a marriage on the brink of falling apart, a couple escapes for a weekend in pursuit of their better selves, only to discover an unusual dilemma that awaits them.
Cast: Mark Duplass -
Ethan
Elisabeth Moss -
Sophie
Ted Danson -
The Therapist
Kiana Cason -
Waitress
Kaitlyn Dodson -
Diner Patron
Lori Farrar -
Diner Patron
Marlee Matlin -
Diner Patron
Tim Peddicord -
Diner Patron
Ryan Pederson -
Diner Patron
Brett Bietz -
Doug
(voice)
Sean O'Malley -
Dave
(voice)
Mary Steenburgen -
Mom
(voice)
Drew Langer -
Brett
(voice)
Jennifer Spriggs -
Ellen
(voice)
Charlie McDowell -
Madison
(voice)
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 8 August 2014
Technical Specs
Runtime:
User Review
Author:
Rating: 6/10
So I recently saw this film having no idea what it was about, and I'm
glad I saw it without having seen a trailer or reading a synopsis
because my review/warning can be more honest and less bias.
First off, I want to explain that this is mostly going to be a warning
rather than a review, but I won't spoil anything critical to the movie.
I want to begin by saying that there is one particularly huge plot hole
that will leave some people annoyed (I was one of those people).
Secondly, the last fifteen minutes of this film is very strange and a
bit confusing. Genre-wise, this is a science fiction comedy. The
combination of the two is interesting in this one. Finally, after you
watch this movie you will feel one of these ways: disgusted, confused,
satisfied, or entertained. I don't think anyone will absolutely love
this film, but then again I may be giving a bias opinion.
Now for my review: Though I found this film to be hilarious, it is also
a let down for me. I think Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass are good
actors, but one of two things happened in this movie. 1) They were
cheated from the director, or 2) they were the wrong choice for the two
leads. Their chemistry was excellent, but there is something in the
film (which I won't spoil) that shows another side of their acting and
that side I didn't like entirely. The setting is gorgeous, the lighting
is great, and the imagery is pretty (the cinematography is not great
though). The script is funny, and there is a unique premise to it.
Unfortunately, the ending is a little muddled and I wish I had known if
the writer intended it to end the movie another way. Overall, I
honestly can't decide whether I would recommend this film or not. It's
kind of like convincing someone who is scared easily to see a really
good scary movie, except in this case I am a confused person trying to
say as much as I can about the film without giving away any critical
aspects of the movie. I guess when (or if) you see a trailer, you
should decide yourself if this is something you'd want to see.
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