Rebecca and Tom are a seemingly happy married couple living in New York City - she's a successful actress, while he stays home with the kids. However, beneath the surface, things are not going well. Rebecca is no longer amused with her husband's appetite for porn and constant sexual demands, while he's seriously considering having an affair. Rebecca's brother Tobey is in a more openly dysfunctional relationship; he's been dating Elaine for seven years but has no interest in marriage, while she's desperate to settle down and start a family. Tobey and Elaine decide to call it quits, as Tobey hooks up with an old friend from college who is looking to cheat on her husband, and Elaine starts dating a handsome musician who may be in need of a green card. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Tom go into couples therapy, which creates as many problems as it solves.
This was a light and fun film. Even though it dealt with some pretty heavy issues, the mood of the film was mostly upbeat. All of the actors did a very convincing job and they had great chemistry. The plot wasn't terribly original, but it was pretty funny and full of drama. The one thing that I really didn't like was the ending. It was very corny and cliche, so it ended on a down note. Other than that, it was definitely one that women will love and men should be able to tolerate.
Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Julianne Moore, David Duchovny, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Billy Crudup
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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