From the start of the year, there had already been potential Oscar buzz for this one. So this has been firmly set in my diary for quite some time. So that air of expectation was riding on it shoulders.
Not only was it able to meet them, they exceeded in such a way that could make this a very popular watch for the masses.
The opening scene itself is a wonderful way to hook you in with these characters. It's almost to the degree of how Pixar animation 'Up' began. But on the other spectrum of emotions.
Then suddenly, they managed to flip that and we're away with the story.
With this particular type of story, you can see from so many perspectives which is a great quality for a film to have.
For me, I felt the story was gradually heart-breaking. Yet, it managed have pockets of some of the funniest moments I've seen in any film this year. The style of comedy was quite refreshing as it was almost screwball-like.
After all that, there was a pretty emotional that was executed so well and finished on a really strong note.
The acting was high-quality all-round.
It was great seeing Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson not just lead the movie well together, but show great range. There's enough to show Driver do something that we rarely see him do. That includes one scene that pretty much puts him in the ring for any future film musical projects. As for Johansson, we don't see her lead a film that often. But it was good to see her remind us that she can still do that and just be part of an ensemble.
Not only was it able to meet them, they exceeded in such a way that could make this a very popular watch for the masses.
The opening scene itself is a wonderful way to hook you in with these characters. It's almost to the degree of how Pixar animation 'Up' began. But on the other spectrum of emotions.
Then suddenly, they managed to flip that and we're away with the story.
With this particular type of story, you can see from so many perspectives which is a great quality for a film to have.
For me, I felt the story was gradually heart-breaking. Yet, it managed have pockets of some of the funniest moments I've seen in any film this year. The style of comedy was quite refreshing as it was almost screwball-like.
After all that, there was a pretty emotional that was executed so well and finished on a really strong note.
The acting was high-quality all-round.
It was great seeing Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson not just lead the movie well together, but show great range. There's enough to show Driver do something that we rarely see him do. That includes one scene that pretty much puts him in the ring for any future film musical projects. As for Johansson, we don't see her lead a film that often. But it was good to see her remind us that she can still do that and just be part of an ensemble.
Laura Dern was great and possibly stole the show as this ruthless character who I just hated to the core. I wouldn't be surprised if that performance might put her in the ring for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars.
Kid actor Azhy Robertson did a great job and was directed well by Noah Baumbach. Crucially, he showed the right amount of innocence to not be annoying, as that can sometimes happen with child actors.
I have to give a mention to Julie Hagerty who was wonderfully silly in her comedic relief role. A real scene-stealer whenever she was on screen.
There were also a couple of nice surprises from experienced actors playing small roles such as an almost unrecognisable Ray Liotta and Wallace Shawn.
The writing by director Baumbach made the film for me. It was creative, adventurous, never afraid to go a little over the top and yet knew where to tug at the heart strings. It constantly showed great variety and never made the film boring for a single minute.
Kid actor Azhy Robertson did a great job and was directed well by Noah Baumbach. Crucially, he showed the right amount of innocence to not be annoying, as that can sometimes happen with child actors.
I have to give a mention to Julie Hagerty who was wonderfully silly in her comedic relief role. A real scene-stealer whenever she was on screen.
There were also a couple of nice surprises from experienced actors playing small roles such as an almost unrecognisable Ray Liotta and Wallace Shawn.
The writing by director Baumbach made the film for me. It was creative, adventurous, never afraid to go a little over the top and yet knew where to tug at the heart strings. It constantly showed great variety and never made the film boring for a single minute.
Only negative I wanted to mention, was that one part of the story was quickly covered in an unexpectedly abrupt way. It was as if they had a duration time already agreed and they had to cut something down in order to make it fit.
That being said, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
That being said, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
It's amazing how this film can make you heartbroken, unsettled, angry and laugh hysterically in virtually a minute. This film can really use all of the emotions in a story that plenty of people can relate to.
As mentioned before, the performances and writing are top notch and the story kept me completely invested from start to finish. I think secretly think that the opening scene was the key is setting us up for the ride.
As mentioned before, the performances and writing are top notch and the story kept me completely invested from start to finish. I think secretly think that the opening scene was the key is setting us up for the ride.
This will be this generations Kramer vs. Kramer.
Rating: 8/10
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