The Wife (2017)

A good movie

“I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this flick but since there was a solid cast involved, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, I really liked these 2 characters who both turned out to be quite complex and fairly well developed. Of course, the fact that Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce both gave some really strong performances also helped. Eventually, I’m not surprised that Close got another nomination for an Academy Award for her brilliant work in this movie, what is more bewildering is that she still didn’t get one following such a stellar career. Unfortunately, even though it was a blast to see Pryce and Close at the top of their game, to be honest, I didn’t care much about the story though. Basically, for a good while, you wonder what’s going on with this couple. A” read more

Anautix' Movie Diary 2021 (153 movies items)

"03.04.2021 my rating: 7,0"

Mack's Movie Diary 2020 (40 movies items)

"This was a fine film and quite the literary feat. The story has a beautiful ebb and flow between the two leads and the events of their lives. Like poetry their emotions and clashings are reflected in the world they occupy. I liked the story a lot from the perspective of seeing them as two very fictional characters, being written Stranger Than Fiction style to make a beautiful, perfect tragedy. However I watched it with my boss at work and he thought it was the most romantic thing ever, and I'v"

BradWesley123's Movie Journal- February 2019 (36 movies items)

" DVD- 1hr. 40min. First Viewing The biggest issue The Wife has is expectation; you expect it to go one way, and it does. The destination is telegraphed throughout the film, and it never does a whole lot to change that, or even make us think that it might. This isn't a killer, like it might be for most films, due to the fact that the film is exceptionally executed, with solid storytelling, subtle direction, and another powerhouse performance by Glenn Close (the cast is strong, including Close's d"