These two movies are my favorite movie about marital
discord. They present to us likable couples who start well and then descend
into hellish struggle which ultimately results in marital tragedy. I think what
makes these movies more superb is the sheer acting prowess shown by the leading
cast in these movies. Observing a marriage falling apart in all its graphical
detail is not a comfortable sight but these two movies will compel you to watch it to their tragic conclusion.
Blue Valentine is set in contemporary time period and
juxtaposes frames from past and present finally culminating with both beginning
and end. This works in part and sometimes these transition seems bit jarring.
Also it seems Dean comes out more likable then Cindy which I feel is not right
as we do not get to see but not feel Cindy’s perspective clearly.
Revolutionary Road is set in 1950s but is still relevant. The
movie is relax paced and mostly linear. The movie takes the two likable characters Frank and April and pushes them to the point where none is dearer to
the viewer. One thing which I like about the movie is that it does not bring
much baggage of pre-marital life so it seems like the story can be common place.
It does slightly exaggerates their idiosyncrasies but not by much.
Overall both movies are superb. But if I have to pick one favorite
it would be Revolutionary Road as it made story more ordinary and common place
and it takes one step wise through various stages of regular marriage to tragic
one. Blue Valentine is more a portrayal of one particular marriage with a
familiar problem but distinct past.
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