If convincing performances are what you look for in a movie, you won't be disappointed. If you want a plausible story, look elsewhere.
Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard, and secondary actors are believable In their respective roles. Each succeeded in convincing me they were "real," with real issues and real interactions. Oh but convincing performances were not the only thing I was looking for in this movie. I wanted the slice of life experience of two lovers struggling with the dementia of one of them.
I feel cheated having paid $5.99 (plus tax) to watch two people meeting in such a far-fetched way and developing a relationship while one of them doesn't have the capacity. He can't remember recent events and conversations, much less dig deep into his heart to bring forth emotional and intellectual commitment. The story would be acceptable with characters that have a history together. Instead, the movie expects us to suspend belief to the point of saying to ourselves, "yeah, right."
Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard, and secondary actors are believable In their respective roles. Each succeeded in convincing me they were "real," with real issues and real interactions. Oh but convincing performances were not the only thing I was looking for in this movie. I wanted the slice of life experience of two lovers struggling with the dementia of one of them.
I feel cheated having paid $5.99 (plus tax) to watch two people meeting in such a far-fetched way and developing a relationship while one of them doesn't have the capacity. He can't remember recent events and conversations, much less dig deep into his heart to bring forth emotional and intellectual commitment. The story would be acceptable with characters that have a history together. Instead, the movie expects us to suspend belief to the point of saying to ourselves, "yeah, right."