A Woman Under the Influence

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Cody S. While I think the acting in this from Falk and Rowland is amazing, the story they were given to work with was just too drawn out for me. I think this could’ve been condensed for one, and also, it could have just made a little more sense. The ending to me, made no sense. It seems jubilant, but it’s probably supposed to convey the wishy washy behavior of a toxic relationship. I suppose none of the movie is supposed to make sense. Regardless, the acting was superb. I just wasn’t a big fan of the story. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Rebecca M This movie is perfect. The acting is incredible and the storyline as it unfolds is so insightful. It highlights something that is usually so unseen and hard to point to. Even without the heightened situation, it is a scorching watch for it is something much more pervasive than just this family. The family responses, the dialogue and of course Gena are all extraordinary. I think the end scenes with the children saying good night could be made into a thesis. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2 hours and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Peter Falk as Nick Longhetti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Julian S A deeply frustrating story that leaves you fuming. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Blu B All Time Classic. The acting can only be described as powerhouse and the dialouge never feels snappy or meandering but very honest. I'm not sure how else to describe it. It just feels very real like were watching a reality show if that makes sense. Like someone has a video camera and is making a home movie (not in a found footage way though) and capturing these real moments. Falk & Rowlands are incredible in this and watching them explode with emotions is amazing. It's a long film but man the drama is so deep and heartbreaking at times. My take was a woman is crazy for just wanting to be happy and spend time with her husband and be loved. And yet the husband arguably the one who is even crazier is seen is arbitraily seen as sane by family and society. A clear double standard that the film never stands on a soapbox and preaches. The family dynamics are so real and raw. Masterfully edited and paced as well. It never felt dry either and the setting of a simple house in 1974 feels so memorable at the same time. I didn't love it personally but I can't deny how well done this is. Everyone should give this a try once. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Dolores S Very well acted and I expected to love it, but I have to confess that I thought it was deadly, only got about a third of the way through. I found it both annoying and boring. The main character is a woman with obvious mental health issues not getting the help she needs by, spinning out, and overall weird family dynamics. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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