Review of Marriage Story (2019) by The3Academysins — 16 Nov 2019

Marriage Story is one of Noah Baumbach's best films, and perhaps one of the best movies of 2019. Everything about this movie is incredibly compelling. I laughed. I cried. I was on the edge of my seat as I watched the best and worst of a human relationship unfold over the death of a marriage.

The element of Marriage Story that shines above the rest of the movie is the acting performances. Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver give the best performances of their careers, and Adam Driver in particular proves that he is one of the best actors alive today. His portrayal of a father going through the ringer in an attempt to protect his son broke my heart. He goes through every possible emotion flawlessly, and he is so vulnerable you can't help but feel for the guy.

The script is a work of art. There are no good guys or bad guys. No one is right or wrong. Everything is a very human shade of grey, and the story just made me think about how I view my own romantic relationships. The score is beautiful, with a very surprisingly well utilized Stephen Sondheim ballad that anyone with any theatre history will recognize immediately.

The cinematography is pure kino. The way space and barriers are used is just beautiful. Its very subtle, but its there. Its implemented wonderfully.

This is one of the best dramas of 2019. It's definitely get some acting award buzz. I think this movie will resonate and remain relevant well into the future. I've already made plans to see it again.