I give this movie an eight for watchability but have to bump it down to a 7 after taking the writing's sketchiness into consideration. Which is two things. The intentions of Meryl streeps character and those of her children.
The movie itself flowed really well, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin both have good on screen chemistry with streep, Alec Baldwin as the very charming ex-husband, who is remembering what he's lost resenting his current marriage,wants to reconnect with his wife and family, and Steve Martin as the likable newly divorcée who is competing with Baldwin for the affection of Streep who is finally enjoying life and feeling normal since her divorce and is experimenting with the new feelings she feels for both men.
The inconsistencies come firstly in Streep when she is enjoying the affair but then flips like a coin and the explanation is weak at best, which makes her relationship with Baldwin come off as what I'm pretty is different than the writers original intent. You end up sympathizing more with the ex-husband while he futilely tries to win her back than with her as she pursues her other love interest. This sympathy misdirection messes with the overall effect of the film and makes the ending awkward, as Baldwin is left out in the cold and everything works out fine for Streep
Secondly, The kids are all over the place in this,In the beginning the kids keep talking about how great it is having thefamily together then in the second half completely get weirded out at the idea and break down crying, which cuts to a very awkward scene with streep and her kids where she apologizes for confusing them. Furthering that awkaward shift in the movie, the kids who once supported the idea flip adding to how alone Baldwin is in his feelings to get back with his wife and family. Which in the end leaves you more sorry for Baldwin than Streep
The movie itself was very watchable and entertaining, the on screen chemistry is very enjoyable to watch. Its a very good movie, but the ending leaves something to be desire.
Its a good movie to see regardless
The movie itself flowed really well, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin both have good on screen chemistry with streep, Alec Baldwin as the very charming ex-husband, who is remembering what he's lost resenting his current marriage,wants to reconnect with his wife and family, and Steve Martin as the likable newly divorcée who is competing with Baldwin for the affection of Streep who is finally enjoying life and feeling normal since her divorce and is experimenting with the new feelings she feels for both men.
The inconsistencies come firstly in Streep when she is enjoying the affair but then flips like a coin and the explanation is weak at best, which makes her relationship with Baldwin come off as what I'm pretty is different than the writers original intent. You end up sympathizing more with the ex-husband while he futilely tries to win her back than with her as she pursues her other love interest. This sympathy misdirection messes with the overall effect of the film and makes the ending awkward, as Baldwin is left out in the cold and everything works out fine for Streep
Secondly, The kids are all over the place in this,In the beginning the kids keep talking about how great it is having thefamily together then in the second half completely get weirded out at the idea and break down crying, which cuts to a very awkward scene with streep and her kids where she apologizes for confusing them. Furthering that awkaward shift in the movie, the kids who once supported the idea flip adding to how alone Baldwin is in his feelings to get back with his wife and family. Which in the end leaves you more sorry for Baldwin than Streep
The movie itself was very watchable and entertaining, the on screen chemistry is very enjoyable to watch. Its a very good movie, but the ending leaves something to be desire.
Its a good movie to see regardless