Drama
PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Leonardo DiCaprio: 23-year old? Frank Wheeler
Kate Winslet: April, an aspiring actress
Kathy Bates: real estate agent Helen Givings
Zoe Kazan: Maureen, secretary with Knox Business Machines
Michael Shannon: Helen’s son John
David Harbour: Shep Campbell, the Wheeler’s next door neighbour
Kathryn Hahn: Shep’s wife Milly
REVIEW
Set in the 1950’s when divorce and non-conformity were not really an option,
the believable dialogue and superb acting made me cringe as I watched this film about a disintegrating relationship. It is not for everyone, lacking as it does hardly any respite from the arguments and bitterness between the two main characters.
Although the performances of Winslet and DiCaprio are among their very best several supporting actors (Kazan and Shannon) are no slouches either.
The camera work is beautifully done (as we have come to expect from Roger Deakins), the costuming and sets convincingly real and the original score appropriate.
CLASSIFICATION
for language and some sexual content.FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
Shep puts on his pyjama tops without taking time to straighten out the collar which is flipped up. He then approaches Milly, leans down behind her but somehow the collar has fixed itself and is lying flat as it should be.
P.S.
Apparently this is the first time Winslet has worked with her husband of four years Sam Mendes, the Director.
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