29 May 2023

Two Lovers

 

Two Lovers 2008

  • Director: James Gray
  • Seen by this director: Ad Astra
  • Based on book: no
  • Cast: Joachin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella Rossellini, Moni Moshonov
  • Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
    • Joachin Phoenix – Joker, Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot, Reservation Road, Walk the Line, Hotel Rwanda, Gladiator, To Die For
    • Gwyneth Paltrow – Mortdecai, Avengers, Contagion, Proof, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Shakespeare in Love, Sliding Doors
    • Isabella Rossellini – something, I’m sure.
  • Why?  Joachin Phoenix
  • Seen:  Once before. Now 24 May 2023 

Leonard (Phoenix) is bi-polar, doesn’t always take his meds, and the film starts with him jumping off the pier. He’s moved back with his parents (Rossellini and Moshonov) and works for his father’s dry-cleaning shop.

He meets Sandra (Shaw.)

He meets Michelle (Paltrow.)

It’s too depressing to be a rom com but it’s still rom and I don’t think any of them should choose any of them. Essentially, it’s just about two-timers. But Phoenix is good as always. 

2 ½ * of 5

 

 


 

 

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