Take This Waltz (2011)

A happily married woman falls for the artist who lives across the street.

Director:

Sarah Polley

Writer:

Sarah Polley

Stars:

Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman

3 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michelle Williams	...	Margot
Seth Rogen	...	Lou
Luke Kirby	...	Daniel
Sarah Silverman	...	Geraldine
Jennifer Podemski	...	Karen
Diane D'Aquila	...	Harriet
Vanessa Carter	...	Tony (as Vanessa Coelho)
Graham Abbey	...	James
Damien Atkins	...	Aquafit Instructor
Aaron Abrams	...	Aaron
Dyan Bell	...	Dyan
Albert Howell	...	Albert
Danielle Miller	...	Danielle
Matt Baram	...	Matt
Avi Phillips	...	Avi

Storyline

While on a plane ride back to Toronto from a writing assignment, Margot meets Daniel, a handsome stranger. An immediate attraction is formed and Margot is able to open up and discuss some of her fears and longings. A taxi ride back home causes Daniel and Margot to realize that they are neighbours and Margot admits she's married. The summer-time heat and her increasing fascination with the handsome artist who lives across the street starts getting to her, and Margot is no longer sure if she's happy in her marriage or if she'd be happier with her fantasies with Daniel.

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Plot Keywords:

love triangle | bare breasts | woman undresses | female pubic hair | pubic hair | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Writer Sarah Polley has acted on the TV show, Slings and Arrows (2003) playing Sophie. Luke Kirby (Daniel) also worked on the show, playing Jack Crew.

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Goofs

Margot makes a date for 2 PM Eastern Standard Time in August, when it must be Eastern Daylight Time.

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Quotes

Lou: Hey Margot! I just bought a new melon baller and I'd like to gouge out your eyes with it.
Margot: [smiles] Yeah, me too.
Lou: Bye, Margot.
Margot: Bye, Lou.

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Connections

Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Most Underrated Romance Movies (2019)

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Soundtracks

Close Your Eyes
Written & Performed by Micah P. Hinson
Publishing Courtesy of Universal Music
Publishing Group a division of Universal Music Canada Ltd.
Master Courtesy of Micah P Hinson

User Reviews

hauntingly real

This movie was hauntingly real--subtle in its slow approach to the climax and it stays with you long after you have left the theater. All of the actors are wonderful and capturing the nuances of their characters. Sarah Polley does it again. The story, set in Toronto, captures the everyday life of Margot and Lou--and depicts their special relationship through the details of their special ways of communicating. It is not until the complexities of Margot's struggle between her love for Lou and her unyielding attraction to her neighbour, that you start to feel her personal struggle. The inevitable ending does not disappoint. Highly recommended.

Details

Official Sites:

Magnolia Pictures [United States] Mongrel Media [Canada]

Country:

Canada Spain Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 July 2012 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Take This Waltz

Filming Locations:

The Royal Cinema, College Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$137,019, 1 July 2012

Gross USA:

$1,239,692

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,965,950

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joe's Daughter, Mongrel Media, TF1 Droits Audiovisuels

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min 91 min (censored)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX (US version) Dolby Stereo (DVD version)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1