Married Life

This movie wasn't bad. It had an interesting storyline, and the acting was convincing. But it could have been so much better. Is there anyone out there that can play suave better than Pierce Brosnan? I think not! And he does it again like only Pierce can. One of my biggest criticisms of this movie is that the pace was a little too slowed down. At times, it actually felt like the movie stopped, like to story no longer moved forward, but just remained in the same place. Yes, it is a drama (with very slight dark comic undertones) Yes it takes place in a not so distant past. And yes, the main attraction is seeing the wicked web that the characters weave themselves into. But the unraveling is disappointing, as is the time it takes to weave that web. Brosnan, Cooper and Clarkson deliver good performances, and Rachel McAdams is also quite effective in her role. But it could have been much much better, it could have moved a lot more, and it could have had a more satisfying denouement.