Review of Maggie's Plan (2016) by Spangle — 10 Jun 2016
Once more, Greta Gerwig finds herself as a lost, naive, and unsure 20 something living in New York City. As typical, Maggie's Plan is an interesting little indie dramedy in which Gerwig turns in a very good performance.
Though her characters are becoming quite one note at this point, her ability to pull off the role is undeniable. Plus, she is well matched here by Ethan Hawke who plays a self-absorbed and unethical man that seemingly cannot control his sexual urges.
Julianne Moore, however, steals the show as his foreign and experienced wife. Together, these actors help bring to life this charming, heartbreaking, and thoroughly relatable tale of love and marriage.
Though quite the typical indie dramedy, writer/director Rebecca Miller breathes some new life into its conventions with this thoroughly odd and off-kilter story, plus conjuring great chemistry between her actors.
The film is both family and touching, while also being thoroughly engaging. Overall, Maggie's Plan works, though typical in its blend of comedy with serious life occurrences.
This review of Maggie's Plan (2016) was written by Spangle on 10 Jun 2016.
Maggie's Plan has generally received positive reviews.
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