Variety
Despite a few tonal and structural missteps, this intelligent, perceptive drama proves as intimately and gratifyingly femme-focused as Polley's 2006 debut, 'Away From Her.'
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Take This Waltz
Indie romantic-drama about 28-year-old Margot (Michelle Williams), who is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen) a cookbook author. But when she meets Daniel (Luke Kirby) - a dashing artist who has moved in next door - their mutual attraction strains Margot's belief in her marriage.
From actress, writer and director Sarah Polley (Away From Her).
2011Rating: R16, contains offensive language & sex scenes112 minsCanada
DramaRomance
- Director:
- Sarah Polley ('Away from Her')
- Writer:
- Sarah Polley
- Cast:
- Michelle WilliamsSeth RogenSarah SilvermanLuke KirbyAaron AbramsJennifer PodemskiVanessa CoelhoGraham Abbey
Take This Waltz / Reviews
The New York Times
Sarah Polley's honest, sure-footed, emotionally generous second feature. Ms. Williams, one of the bravest and smartest actresses working in movies today, portrays a young woman who is indecisive and confused, but never passive.
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The Guardian
Sarah Polley's study of an all-consuming infatuation confirms the Canadian director's status as an intelligent talent.
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Roger Ebert
There is a lot of truth in this portrait of a marriage running out of the will to survive.
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Los Angeles Times
Somehow it is the waiting - for the fall that you expect is coming, for the marriage you figure will fall apart - that makes "Take This Waltz" one to make room for on your dance card.
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Empire Magazine
Sarah Polley’s second film is a masterfully painted portrait of an ordinary marriage under threat, dominated by a central performance of exquisite subtlety and observation.
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