Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep – It’s Complicated!
Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep playing a divorced couple having an affair – with each other?
It’s Complicated!
After I blogged a review of Julie & Julia, Elizabeth from Irreverent: Musings on Faith, Love, Life and Politics said she wanted to hear my take on the Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin film, It’s Complicated.
Grab your lover, or your ex, or your lover who was your ex, and head on over to Silicon Valley Moms Blog for a single dad’s look at the film:
It’s Complicated – Movie Review
(If that pre-programmed link doesn’t work, go straight to Dad’s House posts at SV Moms)
Leave a comment, then come on back and tell me if you guessed ahead of time how I’d react to the movie.
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Comment by Jack
| January 8th, 2010
I thought that the movie was ok. I didn’t think Alec Baldwin was very good and I couldn’t buy Steve Martin’s character. Maybe I have just seen too many of his other movies.
It wasn’t horrible, but I was glad that I didn’t have to pay full fare to see it.
Jack´s last blog ..Kiss Me Daddy
Comment by Sandra
| January 8th, 2010
I knew that you would like it because, well…… you told me !
I absolutely loved the film and hope Meryl Streep wins an award for that. She was marvelous.
Thank God my parents never tried to get back together. What a disaster that would’ve been.
Sandra´s last blog ..A little thrust on Thursday…. On the ground, and maybe in your pants…….
Comment by Cathouse Teri
| January 8th, 2010
I haven’t seen it yet, but I did guess that you would like it. My favorite line from the preview is when he says he wants to grow old together and she says, “We already grew old apart.”
So far the concensus is unanimous from everyone I talk to: It’s Complicated is fabulous.
FWIW ~ My kids are very happy their parents haven’t tried to get back together. But there was a brief moment, just a few months after I left their father, when my daughter said to me, “Mom, dad needs to get laid.” To which I said, “Well, I am definitely not available for that job!”
Cathouse Teri´s last blog ..From Andy Rooney?
Comment by BigLittleWolf
| January 8th, 2010
I do love Meryl Streep, but I’ve heard mixed reviews on this one depending on what your own life is like… Haven’t seen it yet, but probably will. (I saw Julie & Julia after your review, and agreed with you completely.)
No question that human relationships are endlessly fascinating.
BigLittleWolf´s last blog ..Relationship redo – is it settling or a second chance?
Comment by notasoccermom
| January 8th, 2010
I loved this movie and left a comment on the other site:
I thought that Meryl and Steve Martin shined! I want her kitchen! Alec… blah
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Comment by dadshouse
| January 8th, 2010
I actually didn’t like the Steve Martin character. Too timid for my tastes. I LOVED Alex Baldwin’s over the top performance. But then again, I tend to let things hang out here on my blog. Man boobs and all!
Comment by Elizabeth
| January 8th, 2010
David, letting that emotional stuff hang out, giving us a bit of a window into your mind, is part of what makes you such an interesting character and a good blogger. It also helps that you know how to write.
I did actually comment on the review you wrote at the original site….:-)
Elizabeth´s last blog ..Amateur minute
Comment by Ginger Magnolia
| January 8th, 2010
My parents told me it was hilarious, and I’d like to see it. Thanks for the review!
Ginger Magnolia´s last blog ..And Now Bekki Gets One, Too
Comment by Cece
| January 8th, 2010
I am behind on my movie watching…now that I am on R&R post-surgery, I would like to see some movies this week if I can drive there. Thanks for the detailed review! I thought you would like the movie.
Cece
Cece´s last blog ..Pajama Party of the Two Whos
Comment by Keith Wilcox
| January 8th, 2010
Oh, god. If there’s one movie I don’t want to see it’s this one :-) But, I’ll read the review anyway because I’m sure it’s informative.
Keith Wilcox´s last blog ..When In Doubt Ask Around
Comment by loriann
| January 8th, 2010
It was great to read your take on this movie David ~ I loved it!
There was one particular scene that really struck me, when Jake comes over in the morning and Janie invites him in, and off to the kitchen they go. She pulls out two glasses. For Jake she fills his glass with ice, OJ and Pellegrino ~ she hands him the glass ~ she knew just the way he liked his beverage. For herself, she goes to the water dispenser, it’s empty, while chatting with him she puts up a five gallon container. I thought it was sweet the way she took care of him and at the same time showed that she was a strong and independent woman who had learned to take care of herself too. It’s the little things we do, for the people that we love, that are special.
Comment by Mindy/Single Mom Says...
| January 9th, 2010
My Man and I tried to see this movie on New Years Day but it was sold old by the time we got there. After reading your review I’m sorry we missed it! We saw Up in the Air instead and it was pretty good too but I will definitely make a point to go see It’s Complicated.
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Comment by dr err
| January 9th, 2010
what a thoughtful review. thank you!
dr err´s last blog ..Snowdays, Happiness and Philosophy
Comment by Nicki
| January 9th, 2010
Okay. So, you made me want to see a movie I didn’t think I’d want to see. Hope you’re happy.
Nicki´s last blog ..A little fluff…
Comment by Kat Wilder
| January 10th, 2010
Um, let’s look at the message here — man is unhappy with present wife and cheats on her to be with wife he cheated on.
Since when is infidelity funny? Ask Elin, Elizabeth, Hilary, Nilda …
Kat Wilder´s last blog ..The Madonna/whore, Marilyn/Jackie O dilemma
Comment by dadshouse
| January 10th, 2010
Kat – one great thing about this movie is it takes place 10 years after Jake cheated on Janie. And guess what – Janie admits that she had a roll in their marriage falling apart. It wasn’t just Jake cheating on her out of the blue. They both did things that led to the marriage being destroyed. Jake’s infidelity was merely the tipping point.
Comment by Newbe
| January 12th, 2010
I’m in the midst of going through my divorce. Several people suggested I not see this movie because of the subject matter, but I went with a friend and laughed out loud throughout the movie. There were only a couple of sensitive scenes for me, but I got through them okay ~ no tears. Two thumbs up!
Comment by krn
| January 14th, 2010
Sounds perfect for a date night with my manfriend. Thanks, Dad’s~
Comment by Sarah Timbers
| January 15th, 2010
It was a great movie. I just watched it couple of days ago. Meryl Streep is a great actress, so is Alec Baldwin. It’s not a deep movie yet the storyline is fun so it’s entertaining to watch.
Comment by liSA
| January 31st, 2010
I THINK THE MOVIE LEFT YOU WONDERING IF SHE GOT BACK WITH ALEC BALDWIN OR STEVE MARTIN OR NEITHER….DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK SO?