February 13, 2012

Video Views Pick: Two Lovers

by Art Slavin | Published June 30, 2009

directed by James Gray
R; 110 minutes

It wasn’t the first time that Leonard Kraditor (Joaquin Phoenix), a thirtysomething bachelor still living with his mom (Isabella Rossellini) and dad (Moni Moshonov) and working in the family business, had tried to kill himself. Unhappy with his humdrum life in Brooklyn following a recent heartbreak, but afraid to separate himself from the obligations he has to his loving parents, he continues to find himself almost willingly trapped. In an effort to help him find a girlfriend, his father invites a business associate, his wife, and pretty daughter Sandra (Vinessa Shaw) to dinner one night. Both Leonard and Sandra understand the situation and begin to date. All goes well until Leonard meets up with Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a beautiful blonde who lives in the apartment across the courtyard. Even though the very confused Michelle is married, Leonard falls madly in love with her. But can he deal with this jumbled situation?

DVD Extras: Commentary by director James Gray; Deleted Scenes; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Photo Gallery.

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Comment by new comedy movies on 7/01/09 at 11:57 pm: That sounds like a really good romance movie. It also sounds like there’s comedy somewhere in there
Comment by film on air on 7/05/09 at 11:16 pm: Interesting pick. I totally forgot about this movie, but it could be interesting. Depending on if you think Phoenix’ latest career move was real or not, the director said this role might’ve affected Phoenix. Not sure though, I thought he was totally faking it + casey affleck filmed everything..