We Don’t Live Here Anymore

Genre: relationship drama

With: Laura Dern and Mark Ruffalo (Terry and Jack Linden), Naomi Watts and Peter Krause (Edith and Hank Evans)

Director: John Curran

Screenplay: Larry Gross (based on two short stories by Andre Dubus)

Release: 2004

Studio: Front Street Pictures, Front Street Productions, Renaissance Films

Rating: R

MBiS score: 8.0/10





‟You know what I wanted. I wanted to know where we were. Now I know.”





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Story-line: one Friday evening, the Lindens are hosting their good friends the Evans. They all seem quite happy… but are they really?

Pluses: a talented cast led by Laura Dern and Mark Ruffalo, a logical and honest screenplay, able direction and adequate production values.   

Minuses: the foul language used may irritate sensitive viewers. 

Comments: while some movies about disenchantment in marriage take ruinous shortcuts, this one carefully establishes each protagonist’s mindset and dares to explore difficult issues. How do two people know they are meant for each other? When things go sour, what should a couple do… hang on or call it quits? Can you love your partner while having an affair? Those are the questions our couples will consider… and try to answer as best they can. With its mood reminiscent of THE ICE STORM and its twisted games à la DANGEROUS LIAISONS, John Curran’s modest film is competent, thoughtful and enlightening.

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