Genre: Comedy/ Drama
WEEK 20: A MOVIE DIRECTED BY A WOMAN
Review: James Gandolfini was never a big movie star. Nor did he ever wanted to
be. He initially even refused the role of Tony Sopranos in “The Sopranos”. However,
the role was right up his alley, of which he became convinced himself. After he
accepted, he became famous, but still turned down leading roles in large
projects and played mostly supporting roles or bigger roles in smaller films. When
he died in 2012, he left behind only a small body of work. Not because he wasn’t
a good actor. His portrayal of Tony Soprano alone proved that. And the small
comedy drama “Enough Said” also does.
At that same party, Eva also meet Marianne, at that point not knowing it’s Albert’s ex-wife. They become friends. When Marianne constantly complains about her ex-husband, Eva finds out about the connection. She keeps it quiet to find out more about Albert, which starts to get in the way of her own perspective about her new relationship.
Thanks to the two lead actors, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini, their chemistry and the humor of writer-director Nicole Holofcener it’s a fine, intelligent film. The insecurities that get in the way of the characters retain their dramatic power and you are watching two real people, instead of characters written for film.
At that same party, Eva also meet Marianne, at that point not knowing it’s Albert’s ex-wife. They become friends. When Marianne constantly complains about her ex-husband, Eva finds out about the connection. She keeps it quiet to find out more about Albert, which starts to get in the way of her own perspective about her new relationship.
Thanks to the two lead actors, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini, their chemistry and the humor of writer-director Nicole Holofcener it’s a fine, intelligent film. The insecurities that get in the way of the characters retain their dramatic power and you are watching two real people, instead of characters written for film.
Rating: 4/ 5
