The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

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Luis I This is an entertaining film with a unique structure that still manages to engage its audience effectively. The first half focuses heavily on character development, and it’s not until the midpoint that a significant inciting incident propels the plot forward. Despite this unconventional pacing, the drama is executed skillfully, with well-written characters brought to life by a cast of talented, recognizable actors. The film balances its dramatic elements with moments of humor that generally work well. Technically, it’s competent without being visually remarkable, but it suits the film’s needs just fine. Some viewers may find it challenging to connect with the characters and their involvement in New York’s contemporary art scene, but the family dynamics at the heart of the story feel relatable and authentic. Though the writing is strong, the dialogue-heavy, upper-middle-class family drama format might not appeal to everyone, especially with its slower, setup-focused first hour. However, it’s a well-crafted piece, even if it doesn’t break new ground. The tone and style reminded me a lot of a Woody Allen film, so fans of his work would likely find this an enjoyable watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Glen H Baumbach at his best. Humanistic, humorous, heartfelt while never going into sappiness. And incredible performances from the whole cast. Just a great film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Peter H As with “Marriage Story” and “Frances Ha,” Baumbach showcases his nonpareil savvy for exhibiting truths of human nature within everyday simplicity and pugnacious family dynamics. The purity of his screenplays consistently seems to get the best out of his actors too: Sandler, Stiller and Hoffman all give some of their best work here. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review T H Too chaotic and too much talking. Great actors - poor movie! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Marco A It's really difficult to understand why this movie was ever produced. For the sake of the actors, why have they decided to play a part in such a boring movie I don't really know. Comedy, is it? Drama, is it? For 90% or the movie I hoped the TV would break. Atrocious time in front of the TV. Good acting doesn't hide the uselessness of this movie. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Daniel G The intense, witty, sincere, realistic and smart dialogues were both the highlight and the pitfall of this movie - there was just too much of it. Also, given that 2 of the protagonists are such well-known comedians (Stiller and Sandler), it was almost as if there should have been a comedy where there was a veritable family drama. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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