What better way to spend a quiet Saturday afternoon than going to the actual movie theater with my daughter? Since COVID, we rarely go, so this was a special treat. Especially since in our younger days, we went almost every weekend and this felt a little like going back in time.
We saw The Roses with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. This 2025 movie isn't considered a remake, but a reimagining of the 1989 file, The War of the Roses. Both films are based on Warren Adler's 1981 novel and feature a couple whose love turns into a bitter, destructive divorce.
My daughter enjoyed The Roses more than I did. The film dives into a marriage falling apart spectacularly, with both hiring divorce lawyers, leading to relentless bickering. I prefer stories with more peace, so the constant conflict wore on me. That said, the humor woven throughout was a saving grace, keeping things lively. My favorite part? The brilliant, unexpected ending. I won't spoil it, but it's worth watching for. Go see it and decide for yourself.
It sounds like a good one to me. I will watch for it when it comes to TV.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had an enjoyable time and thanks for the review. I think I'll skip it. Not into the conflict either.
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