Review of Maggie's Plan (2016) by Clark H — 23 Aug 2016

As it is a comedy, I didn't necessarily expect the mechanics of the movie to make sense, such as a the huge lapse in time following the protagonists' initial consummation of their awkward romance.

Or Julianne Moore's transformation from a cold-hearted narcissist to a well-intentioned ex-wife, and especially the ironic plot device's near seamless success for which the movie is named after.

But then again, these imperfections, along with the movie's intentions pretty much describe one facet of life-- that we struggle so hard to make sense and order out of things that don't make any sense.

Moore's performance is worth a peek alone, and Bill Hader and Maya Rudolph's scenes are a low key hilarious depiction of the polite, tepid cynicism of a married couple with children in New York.

I found myself laughing from time to time less at the harsh statements but in their dulled, lifelike delivery. This movie had plenty of those, and some were delivered so quietly I am sure I missed many.

Not sure if I would see this movie again, but it definitely had me amused. Lastly, I can't seem to hate Greta Gerwig in anything. I guess the youthful sincerity of Frances Ha has permeated her career.