Masterful

Rating: 10/10 (2 February 2020)

Just watched Marriage Story. 10/10. It is incredible nuanced and delicate in its story telling, while still hitting the heart wrenching moments full force. Its elements of foreshadowing are so natural that they are hardly acknowledged until their true purposes are revealed through incredibly dramatic and powerful means. It deals with such a complicated period in a families lives in such a masterful way. It is grounded in brutal reality, but manages to evoke a sense of something etherial. It exposes the harsh reality of marriage, while simultaneously being a commentary on humanity and love at large. Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson arguably give the best performances of their careers so far, and Noah Baumbach's attention to detail, precision, and pace are extremely commendable.