Review of Take This Waltz (2011) by Dawdlingpoet — 26 Nov 2021

I liked Michelle Williams character in this film - Margot. I had a feeling it would be a bit saucy/raunchy as Seth Rogen is in it and indeed there is some pretty strong language/sex references and the like but it is by no means an all out sex filled film, or full of sex scenes. I liked that Margot appears to be quite introverted and the way she deals with the people she meets - how she handles things, for the most part, not that I condone cheating on people (honestly!). Its is a sort of film of two halves, one more graphic and saucy as I say and the other more sort of thoughtful, bashful.

I also note that the colours/lighting were quite bright in this film - im unsure how to word it but hopefully you'll know roughly what I mean - I think it adds a sort of daydream sense to it. It has a certain feel of nostalgia about it. I suppose I did struggle a bit with the idea that Seth Rogens character is meant to be seen as (I assume anyway) a loveable, dorky guy we're to feel sorry for.

Its certainly not as predictable a film as it could have been and I enjoyed it for some of the dialogue, the variety of characters and the whole daydream-y/nostalgic sense it contained, so I'd recommend it overall.