Incredible performances elevate an honest portrayal.

Rating: 8/10 (31 December 2019)

Marriage Story is a beautiful composition, plagued with heartfelt drama, severe emotional cuts and bruises, and a heartwarming honesty that relies heavily on the magnificent performances of its two leads, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johannson. Their performances elevate a very emotionally intelligent script, that knows in which moments to strike deep and clean, with resonating strong moments such as that powerful climax which will keep getting praise for years and years to come. Another standout is that musical number, with words almost as tragic as its performance, a solemn attemp by Adam Driver, whom has found his niche in demanding dramatic roles that require passion and strong intensity.
Scarlett Johannson gives a firm portrayal of a woman, wife and actress who lives by the shadow of his theatre director husband, drawing an accurate sense of an overlooked woman, whom despite being successful professionally, is still heavily damaged by a loveless marriage.
Marriage Story is not all about the performances, it feels like a real, authentic story, with a true and honest ending, which most of the times it is much more valuable than an happy one.