Review:
It's Complicated (Movie - 2009)
by P. Kristen Enos
(Originally posted Jan 14, '10.)
What It's About:
Meryl Streep plays a
divorced woman with a successful business and grown
children. Her husband had left her several
years ago for his current wife and circumstances
brings them to the point of wondering what might
have been. Problem is, it now means that
they are the ones having an affair.
My Real Thoughts On It:
I have to admit that this movie was not on my
radar at all until I saw the box office write up after its release weekend that
indicated that it was a strong draw for viewers who wanted intelligent, mature
romantic comedies. Given that I like Meryl Streep and Steve Martin, though I
haven't seen any of his recent works, I decided to check it out in my holiday
viewing spree. (I admit it's been a few weeks since I've seen the movie in the
theatre.)
I totally enjoyed myself in the movie, and so did everyone in the theatre around
me. In fact the older man next to me was laughing so hard that he had a coughing
fit.
The movie completely delivered what was promised: intelligent situation comedy
of a romantic nature but for people who have more mature concerns in life. It
was also satisfying that it was honest about the fact that choices made (good or
bad) are not without repercussions.
And if you're a lesbian with any dating experience, then you'll understand the
complications of having breakups that aren't always clean and neatly resolved.
But the most satisfying part for me was that the story does stay true to the
premise that it's a story ultimately about Her and not Him. Highly recommended
either in the theatre or for home viewing!
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