Hosive

this had some really terrific moments because of the two outstanding leads but overall its a lazy movie. there is not much story or dialogue. much of the relationship and progression happens with the soundtrack playing over the scenes. i wonder how much time they actually took to make this movie. it feels like an easy fill in job for these two real actors…sadly, a quick money grab rather than something the actors will look back with fondness.

the movie also, inadvertantly, proves that romance is not a good foundation for a long term relationship. dustin hoffman’s character is a jerk and an embarassment….with hoffman playing the schlub with expertise. but in an exchange with his ex-wife, she explains that she married him because he was fun. this seems to be the foundation for his new relaitonship with emma thompson: he uses the same charm on and they have a great time in london but it all masks his clear faults. she continues to engage him based on his pursuit and his promise that things will work out. sounds just like how his first marriage started.

i thought it was a pleasant movie with a bit of a love actually vibe because of the locale and subject. but there’s not much beyond what the trailer shows you. i won’t buy this but i may watch this again on a veg day. theresa may also like it on a veg day but ultimately, she may declare it empty as well.