Review of Husbands and Wives (1992) by Tanya K — 15 Jul 2008
Despite its comedic tone, Allen gives us a cringingly serious study on marital complications. As if baring his soul, he allows us to witness (like a fly on the wall) how insignificant issues morph into make or break situations, or for that matter, how personal insecurities create problems out of nothing.
The shaky camera movements give the film a documentary feel while the lack of a score adds to the realism. All the characters are very believable and give us an array of varied personalities, each of whom has different needs.
The genius of this is that it allows the viewer to identify with at least one of the characters on a personal level. Perhaps the most uncomfortable thing about this film, however, is how it foreshadowed the sad end that was to come of Allen and Farrow's real life relationship.
This review of Husbands and Wives (1992) was written by Tanya K on 15 Jul 2008.
Husbands and Wives has generally received very positive reviews.
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