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BrianSez's Review
Summary - Good 3.0
Margot at the Wedding was a serious indulgence in dysfunctional character study, focusing more or less on two estranged sisters played by Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Can you say issues? Throw in a complex husband to be Jack Black and a milk-toast John Turturro, and we’ve got many of the major ones covered: narcissism, low self esteem, various neurosis, mild pedophilia, and self identity confusion. This isn’t as bad as some of the indie movies I have seen, but if you are into more straightforward drama, without complexities, this may be a heavy watch for you. Whether or not you can appreciate the subject matter, you should come away with a great appreciation for some seriously good acting.
Acting - Great 4.0
Nicole Kidman commands nearly every screen she is on, and Margot is no exception.
Jennifer Jason Leigh also shows her tremendous acting chops, and I dare say just about matched Nicole’s presence.
Jack Black comes across a bit icky for my tastes, I really think he should stick to funny roles.
John Turturro doesn’t have a large role, but he is predictably very good.
Zane Paris is very good as a very effeminate seeming boy. Was that on purpose? Hard to tell.