I disagree with the majority on this one

Rating: 4/10 (19 December 2019)

I could have hit myself over the head with a baseball bat for 2 hrs and 17 minutes and come away feeling as bad as I did after watching Noah Baumbach's lengthy Marriage Story, the movie that nearly everyone else seems to love about a divorce that gets really ugly. I watched the film due to it's overwhelming good reviews, and I often like Adam Driver's work.
This film was not for me. With all the Oscar buzz for the actors, the characters didn't seem real, relatable, or sympathetic to me; they seemed to be unlikeable stereotypes or caricatures, and the acting came across to me as acting. I wasn't rooting for anyone, but rather felt annoyed with them.
Yes, our legal system is largely a corrupt, money-making sham with unscrupulous lawyers working the system and financially taking advantage of their vulnerable clients. Seeing the dark mockery of this horrible system in this film didn't teach me anything, make me feel good, or entertain me, but did leave me wishing for my time back.
This felt like a failed attempt to emulate the tone of a Woody Allen film. I thought Alan Alda hit those notes the best; his short time onscreen was the best part of the film for me. There were also some funny lines of dialogue.
I could not help but contrast this film to Kramer Vs. Kramer, a well made movie in a similar genre with sympathetic performances, well developed characters, and plenty of people to root for.