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).
- Director:
- Sarah Polley ('Away from Her')
- Writer:
- Sarah Polley
- Cast:
- Michelle WilliamsSeth RogenSarah SilvermanLuke KirbyAaron AbramsJennifer PodemskiVanessa CoelhoGraham Abbey
Reviews & comments
Great performance
Yet another great performance from Michelle Williams. She plays a happily married woman who falls for a man that lives across the street. The marriage seems to be fine and happy, yet there is still an empty feeling she seems to have. That gets fufilled by the young man next door. This is a great indie film with a great performance from Williams and good...
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I loved this movie so much I would stick it in the oven at 150 for three hours and then eat it. I'm not good at this game. Right, so (Spoiler-ish alert) I was confused as to where the storyline was heading until the shower scene (as mentioned in the main review) where the women are all showering and talking about relationships, one of the older ladies...
Identifiable romantic drama
A very authentic and thought provoking drama highlighting the fragility and complexity of relationships when put to the test.Michelle Williams once again excels in her performance as a quirky,playful and young at heart woman who is has an idealistic attitude to love and yearns for the unattainable.Her love interest,Luke Kirby is a nice bit of eye candy too...
Variety
pressDespite 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.'
The New York Times
pressSarah 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.
The Guardian
pressSarah Polley's study of an all-consuming infatuation confirms the Canadian director's status as an intelligent talent.
Roger Ebert
pressThere is a lot of truth in this portrait of a marriage running out of the will to survive.
Los Angeles Times
pressSomehow 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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis sophomore feature is a stumble backwards in terms of maturity.
Empire Magazine
pressSarah 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.
Variety
pressDespite 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.'
The New York Times
pressSarah 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.
The Guardian
pressSarah Polley's study of an all-consuming infatuation confirms the Canadian director's status as an intelligent talent.
Roger Ebert
pressThere is a lot of truth in this portrait of a marriage running out of the will to survive.
Los Angeles Times
pressSomehow 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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressThis sophomore feature is a stumble backwards in terms of maturity.
Empire Magazine
pressSarah 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.
Great performance
Yet another great performance from Michelle Williams. She plays a happily married woman who falls for a man that lives across the street. The marriage seems to be fine and happy, yet there is still an empty feeling she seems to have. That gets fufilled by the young man next door. This is a great indie film with a great performance from Williams and good...
This is a headline.
I loved this movie so much I would stick it in the oven at 150 for three hours and then eat it. I'm not good at this game. Right, so (Spoiler-ish alert) I was confused as to where the storyline was heading until the shower scene (as mentioned in the main review) where the women are all showering and talking about relationships, one of the older ladies...
Identifiable romantic drama
A very authentic and thought provoking drama highlighting the fragility and complexity of relationships when put to the test.Michelle Williams once again excels in her performance as a quirky,playful and young at heart woman who is has an idealistic attitude to love and yearns for the unattainable.Her love interest,Luke Kirby is a nice bit of eye candy...
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