Review of By the Sea (2015) by Shelly L — 22 Oct 2016
AFter two hours we find out why this couple is so self-destructive and ruined: The Mrs. is "barren". Is that all? OK, she's also depressed, presumably because she's "barren".
It's a good looking movie but the two leading actors seem to be perpetually hung over and lacking in all energy. I suppose she can do nothing but lay around due to her "barrenness" which saps all the energy out of her and the movie.
Besides which the intro and outro music is super annoying ... Not much happens other than their spying on their neighbors and fighting. I really thought Vanessa was dying or something, but she eventually makes it clear that being "barren" is a fate worse than death.
Spoiler alert: it's dull and mopey and the worst vacation by a couple that can't have any fun other than a card game ever filmed. Oh yeah, a bit of bathtub sex while Mr. apparently has his pants on.
Lots of unnerving and silent staring by Mrs. Mopey. Did she forget to write lines for herself?
This review of By the Sea (2015) was written by Shelly L on 22 Oct 2016.
By the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.
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