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 | infidelity | bare breasts | woman undresses | extramarital affair | 

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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 respectively.

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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

Geraldine: You think everything can be worked out if you just make the right move? That must be thrilling... Life has a gap in it. It just does. You don't go crazy trying to fill it like some lunatic.

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Connections

References Mon Oncle Antoine (1971)

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Soundtracks

Video Killed The Radio Star
Written by Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn and Bruce Woolley
Performed by The Buggles
Publishing Courtesy of Universal Music Publishing Group a division of Universal Music Canada Ltd.
Master Courtesy of Universal-Island Records LTD.,
under license from Universal Music Canada Inc.

User Reviews

A study in emotion

I watched this film at it's premiere last night and found it quite entertaining and insightful. This was a film about the path that Margot's (Michelle Williams) emotions take as she struggles with the question of fulfilling the parts of her marriage that are missing through infidelity. Michelle gives a very inspiring performance as her character progresses....completely letting the audience in on every facet of her internal struggle and the toll it takes on her. There are times when you empathize and root for her, and times when you shake your head and wonder why she can't see what the audience sees.

Seth Rogen is surprisingly effective in his role as the geeky, but loving husband. I found myself constantly rooting for him. He did a great job of making his character imperfect but likable, but most importantly, believable.

Sarah Silverman delivered nicely in her role, especially near the end of the film. If there was a weak link, it was Luke Kirby, who never seemed to show much emotion at all, in a role where there was such potential for it.

Sarah Polley's writing and directing was excellent, although the pacing was at times a bit erratic. She managed to really capture what life is really like at times, without going over the top. By celebrating the little joys in life, she garnered sympathy for the main characters and the situations that developed, without forcing it. She also showed Toronto off very nicely, which was a bonus.

In all, if you're into character driven films, this is a very good one. The best part of it all, though, is Michelle Williams performance.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

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, Astral Media, The Harold Greenberg Fund

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