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This film is an independent film written and directed by Derek Cianfrance. The story follows a married couple, Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams). Over the years they have come to the realization that has grown dull and meaningless-even with their daughter Frankie (Faith Wladyka). Dean's last attempt to save their marriage crumbles before his very eyes. Okay, this film is not a love story. I'm sorry, but to call it a love story means that their actually has to be love. Watching the film I do not believe the characters were ever in love-I think their marriage was sparked by the accident of infatuation. This film is both good and bad. It's very in your face about life and marriage problems. There is some nudity, but a lot of sex. I enjoyed its straight forwardness but got some what bored with the plot. It was emotionally gripping, but it has been done a thousand times already. It doesn't present anything new to this type of scenario except for female enjoyment of sex. I give them props for going head to head with the MPAA Ratings systems to achieve an R rating to get more viewers in America. There is no real humour in this film-it's always dark, even its jokes are dark. The music was pretty good for setting the tone for the film. The acting in this film a great-it presents the sincerity in their arguments and decisions.
I give this film a 7 out of 10 stars! It is a decent story, but it doesn't present anything revolutionary. I do give them props for achieving a better rating than NC-17. (I am glade to see a female character finally enjoying sex-even if its just oral) It's not a love story, so the catch phrase is either a contradiction or wrongly stated. However, if you enjoy straight forward honesty and dark life themes then this is a film you'd enjoy.
Answer to last blog: Mickey Haller's license plate says NTGUILTY in the film The Lincoln Lawyer.
Que: What other independent film is Michelle Williams famous for?
Amores Perros
The Descent
Lost in Translation
Brokeback Mountain
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