This film centres on the space and hardships of a married couple. Charting the evolution and fearless examination of a troubled relationship.This is a bittersweet storytale featuring two of todays finest actors. Ryan Gosling is known for his painfully honest depictions of the everyday man, giving more truth than the storylines had previously been intended for, or could be perceived.
His realistic moments of inspiration, confusion and truth keep the watcher on full alert to its realism.
Michelle Williams is still a newcomer to the scene, and in this film, she is so perfectly cast. She isnt afraid to give the viewer her soul with desolation.
The two play off each other so perfectly that its sometimes inconceivable to remember that this is a very controlled enviroment.
There is a subtle sense of magic that enhances this film into a very personal feeling. Some could label it a "downer" or "buzz kill" type of film, but the sheer truth involved has to overpower the mood to even the biggest cynical of viewers.
Realistically, films rarely try or succeed to do what this film achieves in truth.
This is truely a beautiful, brutal and affecting piece of work.
Both can never be right in an argument, only a solution or reasoning can disolve this. But the stubborn truth is somewhat lacking from other portrayals of human relationship. This is the key point to this film succeeding. Its truth and heartbreak...
3/5
