{"id":23751,"date":"2020-08-29T18:03:27","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T01:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/?p=23751"},"modified":"2020-12-18T10:26:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T18:26:59","slug":"review-marriage-story-bd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/2020\/08\/review-marriage-story-bd\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage Story: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Marriage Story<\/em><\/strong> is a bittersweet drama featuring two incredible, award-worthy, performances (not to take away from Laura Dern who was great in her own right) by both Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.<\/p>\n

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Marriage Story
\n<\/span>\u2014 The Criterion Collection \u2014<\/span>
\n(2019)<\/span>
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Genre(s): <\/strong>Drama<\/span>
\nThe Criterion Collection | R \u2013 137 min. \u2013 $39.95 | July 21, 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Date Published:<\/strong> 08\/29\/2020 | Author:<\/strong> The Movieman<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MOVIE INFO:
\n<\/u><\/strong>Director: <\/strong>Noah Baumbach
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Noah Baumbach (written by)
\nCast: <\/strong>Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty<\/span><\/p>\n
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DISC INFO:
\n<\/u><\/strong>Features: <\/strong>Featurette, Interviews, Trailers
\nSlip Cover: <\/strong>Yes
\nDigital Copy: <\/strong>No
\nFormats Included: <\/strong>Blu-ray
\nNumber of Discs: <\/strong>1<\/span><\/p>\n
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Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
\nVideo: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.66
\nSubtitles: <\/strong>English SDH
\nDisc Size: <\/strong>48.99 GB
\nTotal Bitrate: <\/strong>34.04 Mbps
\nCodecs: <\/strong>MPEG-4 AVC
\nRegion(s): <\/strong>A<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Criterion Collection provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post.
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THE MOVIE \u2014 4.0\/5<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Plot Synopsis: <\/strong>Charlie (ADAM DRIVER) is a charismatic New York theater director wedded to his work, and Nicole (SCARLETT JOHANSSON), an actor, who is ready to change her own life. Their hopes for an amicable divorce fade as they are drawn into a system that pits them against each other and forces them to redefine their relationship and their family.<\/p>\n

Quick Hit Review: Marriage Story<\/em><\/strong> is a movie all about the performances. Both Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson show off their acting chops and prove once more they are more than just their respective Disney franchise. The two are incredible together especially a pivotal scene near the end where they trade lines of dialogue in a single room, pretty much the key scene and one shown with the two at their best. Not to be outdone, we also get some nice work out of Laura Dern (who took home Best Supporting Actress), Alan Alda and Ray Liotta. Amazing work from all.<\/p>\n

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On a bit of the downside, I think life experiences may factor in how much the movie speaks to you on a an emotional level. For instance, I did not have a split household growing up. I\u2019ve never been married and no kids, so on a personal level, never really struck a chord. Not to say there were some emotional moments, and the pit-in-your stomach feelings as the pair\u2019s relationship devolves before your eyes, but can\u2019t say it had a particular impact.<\/p>\n

Marriage Story<\/em><\/strong> is the latest film from Noah Baumbach whose previous directorial films included The Squid and the Whale<\/em>, Margot at the Wedding<\/em>, While We\u2019re Young<\/em> and Mistress America<\/em>, plus scriptwriting on The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou<\/em>, Fantastic Mr. Fox<\/em> and of all things, Madagascar 3<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not overly familiar with his works outside of Squid and the Whale<\/em> but seem to have the ability to direct some wonderful character-centric dramas and here there is a rawness that hits right at the heart, one scene in particular when Adam Driver\u2019s Charlie breaks down, was especially painful.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 4.25\/5<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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The single disc comes in a fold out cardboard (at least it is sturdy) and side slides into a slip case. Inside are replica letters from each character and an essay booklet.<\/p>\n

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