One of the best in a down year for movies

Rating: 8/10 (4 January 2020)

A very easy movie to watch even with its heavy subject matter. It will get an Oscar nomination for the script and probably best picture. Anyone complaining about the script needs to get off their high horse. It's certainly better than just about anything out these days. The characters are well established, even the minor ones.
From the first moment and throughout you're reminded of Annie Hall, with the immediate voice over, the way it's shot and all the NYC v LA jokes. Also, Kramer v Kramer does come to mind due to the plot itself. It's not as good as either of those movies. It was funnier at times than I expected so Its not all sad and heartbreaking.
It did get so heavy handed though every time they showed Adam and Scarlett being separated by a fence or pulling their child from both sides. I mean, we get it. They're separating. But overall a very good movie.