The Wife

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  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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2.0
Screenwriter Jane Andersons adaptation of Meg Wolitzers novel is skillfully executed and well paced, if conventional in its structure. Av Club
3.2
A reasonably satisfying literary drama that takes the old great woman behind every great man trope and turns it inside out, director Bjorn Runges film .. Indie Wire
4.5
The Welsh born Pryce makes a halfhearted swipe at mimicking an Outer Boroughs accent; hes better at capturing Joes gluttony and overgrown child sulks. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Glenn Close is the power behind the throne in this absorbing study of a complex marriage. Time Out
3.0
But despite high quality performances from Close and Pryce, the film leaves us with question marks over the credibility of the central scenario. Screen Daily
3.5
Although it appears to have a simplistic plot at its core, The Wife is a showcase in peeling off the narrative layers to get there. ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Photo: Graeme Hunter/Sony Pictures Classics If youre looking for an aspirational backdrop against which to set a domestic drama, you can do worse than .. Vulture
3.8
Awkward interactions between the best of the best in their respective fields provide moments of absurd humor in this rarified setting, as do the many .. Rogerebert
2.0
She cuts through all of the surrounding crap and manages to transform Joan into a real character instead of just another walking collection of cliches .. E Film Critic
4.0
The glittering, frozen quality of performance is as mesmeric as it is mysterious. Telegraph
1.0
A film whose very title thinks its doing something new and subversive, it results in little more than delivering a message as regressive as Labor Day. The Young Folks
3.8
And if you think the themes of this story are nestled comfortably in the past, think again. The Globe And Mail
4.0
It is 1992 in Connecticut where Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce), a successful novelist, and his always calm and composed wife Joan (Glenn Close) are aw .. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
And it affords an opportunity for some remarkable actors to give award caliber performances. One Guys Opinion
3.8
The Great Man of Letters is waiting for the call.The wife is waiting with him. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
The films excellence rests on the magnificent Oscar like performance of Glenn Close. .Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz Swedish director Bjorn Runge (Happy .. Sover
3.8
10 1 8 / 10 The Wife finds its inspiration from a Meg Wolitzer novel, but it comes alive on screen due to the efforts of its cast. Blu Ray
2.5
The acting is decent in a dry, Masterpiece Theater kind of way; one feels encouraged to applaud the craft rather than lose oneself in the characteriza .. Chicago Reader
3.8
It would be imperceptible to people in a big enough crowd, but we spot it, considering that Joans face takes up a good portion of the frame in those m .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
Its 1992 and they are waiting for a call from the Nobel committee Castleman is on the literature shortlist and the winner is about to be announced. The Times
3.5
This is a well constructed movie by director Bjorn L Runge and the performances are excellent. Lariat
3.0
Fallout buoy Its as polished, precision tuned and effective a piece of filmmaking as youre likely to see all year long. News Review
3.0
A side pleasure of the film is its very detailed depiction of what it is like to win a Nobel Prize. Independent
4.0
The Wife, a funny and fierce showcase for her prodigious talents, might just end the drought. Rolling Stone
3.5
This topic feels fresh, but the films approach to it is somewhat arch.Thankfully, the character drama is mesmerising, building a raw sense of conflict .. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Bogged down by numerous overly broad performances, a plot so formulaic it might as well as been calcified, a maudlin score, and a total lack of visual .. Pop Matters
1.5
Wonderful film about an award winning writer and his sacrificing wife who share a dark secret, with great performances by stars Glenn Close and Jonath .. Film Journal
3.0
But emotional intensity reaches fever pitch in the cathartic final outburst. Hindustan Times
5.0
The Wife Director Bjorn Runge Cast Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons, Christian Slater Rating 5/5 The Wife opens with a sex scene not alarming, n .. Hindustan Times
4.0
Its a lesson Joan has clearly taken to heart.The 10 best Glenn Close movies ranked! The Guardian
5.0
This is an unmissable movie for Glenn Close fans.Actually, you cant watch it without becoming a fan if you werent one already. The Guardian
4.0
And they arent shy about pushing them.That dynamic, and those performances, make The Wife a compelling film, and an excruciatingly entertaining one. Az Central
4.0
Theres little sign of the mischievous streak of black humour that animates Wolitzers Joan but from the outset, its plain that an explosion is looming. Smh
3.0
A good story, interesting characters, and a great cast cant quite make up for the leaden and obvious filmmaking. Mountain X
5.0
The last lap smacks a little of melodrama.Christian Slater is splendidly ghastly as a desperate would be biographer and Pryce gives a masterclass in a .. Daily Mail
3.0
The irony is that he barely recognises his own condition.The Wife is a deeply intelligent film about power, love and delusion in a long term relations .. Daily Mail
4.0
The Wife Emma Simmonds 24 September 2018 Glenn Close is magnificent in a gripping marital discord drama, co starring Jonathan Pryce The tradition of t .. Flim List
5.0
The Wife: Conclusion The Wife is a middlebrow bore, a domestic drama with an intriguing concept thats made easily forgettable due to the middle of the .. Film Inquiry
4.0
But such lulls are a small price to pay for the sheer magnitude of the performances that power the film. Empire
4.0
Bjorn Runge is in no hurry to reveal his characters faults or their history, letting his camera linger on Close and Pryce, so we can see the thoughts .. Eye For Film
4.0
Susan Grangers review of The Wife (Sony Pictures Classics) Six time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close opens the Oscar race with a stunning portrayal o .. Susang Ranger
3.8
He was a neurotic with good ideas but a clumsy way with words and wooden dialogue. Observer
3.0
The decorated veteran delivers one of the finest performances of her storied career as Joan.Theres no visible effort to convince us of anything; She s .. Common Sense Media
4.0
If youre thinking that this tribe can hold it together for one weekend of adoration, youre wrong. Flickering Myth
4.0
Saying three simple words have never been more effective than those delivered by Close. Flim Threet
4.5
Jonathan Pryce also gives a noteworthy performance as a man who can be charming and hold the spotlight in front of others despite being full of flaws. Book My Show
2.8
The Oscar buzz surrounding this film is going to blow away so fast, your head is going to spin. Boston Herald
1.9
The films embrace of such an empty catchphrase about beauty almost serves as a self critique, for in attempting to force beauty into the truth, this f .. Slant Magazine
3.0
In Glenn Closes hands, one gets a sense of the extent of Joans love, sacrifice, dedication, duty and pain, which the film cant even begin to fathom. The New Indian Express
1.5
A grateful Joseph doesnt leave Joan out of any mentions, any photos as accolades flock to his door. The New Indian Express
4.4
The movie is finally hitting theaters, and it turns out the hype is true: Close delivers a breathtaking performance in a film that is nominally an ada .. Washington Post
5.0
What the film offers, as flashbacks help to bring tensions between the couple to a boil, is the spectacle of two great actors tearing into meaty mater .. The New York Times
4.0
Frecheville doesnt have Clint Eastwoods charisma but momentum is maintained by the films elegant cinematography, stirring soundtrack and thrilling sho .. Express
5.0
And while the film makes no bones about its feminist agenda, it had a very particular endgame in sight; Joans. Express
3.8
Joan is clearly deeply annoyed by something and we can only guess what. The Film Stage
4.4
But Runge is very good with actors.Its a pleasure simply to watch Close and Pryce establish such minute and careful gradations of happiness, desolatio .. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Its a diamond forged under pressure a performance of great fury that only finds its voice at the end. Boston Globe
3.2
Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce, Harry Lloyd in flashbacks) is largely considered Americas greatest living novelist, but although he credits his wife, s .. Reeling Reviews
3.8
Watching The Wife, I was reminded of how movies used to be.Back in the 1990s, something like this would have been common: an engaging story anchored b .. ReelViews
4.5
Luckily, Close keeps you on your toes despite the films conventionality. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
It isnt a film built on spectacle, but the lavish eccentricity of its Stockholm setting is as stunning as any. Birth Movies Death
4.0
It is weakest in its climax, which is longer than Joes at the start, but barely less mechanical.The grand reveal is too well telegraphed to be startli .. Standard
4.0
I generally think that movies are too long, but this one has little wasted time. Tony Medley
4.5
She is the vision of a doting companion, but only at first glancelook closer and the supportive smiles seem pained, a concerned touch transforms into .. Pajiba
5.0
Joan, in a division of labor and praise that is one of the films themes, is merely asked to monitor Joes calls. Los Angeles Times
2.5
Because the performances are all quite good, especially Close, who conveys years of resentment and remorse in a simple glance or a pursed lip smile. Detroit News
4.5
Thanks to Closes performance, we certainly care about Joan, but the flashback sequences scan as a tad phony in comparison, and the film as a whole pro .. Variety
3.8
Meg Wolitzers 2003 novel The Wifenow a cinematic showcase for the talents of Glenn Closeturns that old chestnut Behind every great man is a great woma .. Groucho Reviews
3.5
It is because the dramatic beats are so perfectly calibrated that the darkly funny moments really pop out, lending a balanced levity and a complete, w .. Firstpost
4.5
The plot itself is a tad contrived and not always convincing but the performances power the film, giving it an emotional grip that doesnt let up. Tumblr
4.4
Director Runge, working from Jane Andersons screenplay, does a solid job of ratcheting up the tension steadily as the story unfolds, with the presence .. Reel Film
4.4
But its clear that, after decades of marriage of Joe, whos just been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, that something is amiss. The Star
4.0
Close carries the pic, letting her silence speak volumes and then exploding with a righteous rage when shes had enough. Now Toronto
5.0
What is the price of a symbiotic relationship between two fiercely talented individuals, both writers, one vain, famous and impatient and the other se .. Scroll
4.5
The Wife isnt particularly dedicated to cinematic form or visual flourishes. Scroll
4.5
This is an involving and emotionally satisfying film with grown up themes. Urban Cine File
1.5
Its watchable and occasionally even really enjoyable in its basic genre conformity. Film School Rejects
4.5
Staged in a deceptively dry fashion by Swedish director Bjorn Runge, the movie lulls you into a false sense of decorous complacency before the claws c .. Maki At The Movies
5.0
Together, their pairing is a delight a bittersweet and cruel one, nevertheless and their incredible performances and cathartic climax makes The Wife a .. Cine Vue
4.0
The Wife is an admirably restrained film that gleefully exposes a story of vanity and deceit with superb performances all round. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Runges film, therefore, has the competitive advantages of a dramatic premise and a first rate cast. Lw Lies
4.0
And dig you should, because beneath its amiable (and at times quite hilarious) surface is a film that packs the pin sharp discomfort of feminine rage. Nz Herald
4.0
The Wife may be a rumination on the short changing of women in their professional and personal lives, but a nuanced and cautiously optimistic one posi .. Flicks
5.0
The downside is that every once in a while you see a film so affecting that all you want to do is talk about it but no one else has seen it yet. The Stranger
3.5
But it could have been a lot stronger movie with a more focused script. Cleve Land
4.0
role is a juicy one, but she capitalises on it brilliantly, and while Bjorn Runges film feels a little theatrical at times, the acting from Close and .. Independent Ie
4.5
Pryces genius is to leave the character superficially publicly charming to the very end. Stuff
4.5
Glenn Close delivers one of the finest performances of her career in The Wife. Stuff
4.5
While the whole production is intelligent and sparkly, the plot creaks a bit beneath the weight of its hardly original conceit. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
There are many big competitors to be fended off, but Closeso full of fury in The Wifemight have the competitive edge this year.Whatever happens, it wi .. Vanity Fair
2.0
That the reaction in some quarters has focused pretty squarely on Closes performance speaks volumes in itself. The Arts Desk
5.0
Its an utterly absorbing story, expertly unravelled by screenwriter Jane Anderson and decently presented by director Bjorn Runge but boy oh boy, this .. The Sun
4.5
This is a career watershed for Glenn Close. As Joan, she plays a woman who has chosen to live a life of deception, which has with the passing of time .. The Filmy Ap
2.5
What makes Closes performance so remarkable is that none of it emanates from Andersons pedestrian script, culled from a novel by Meg Wolitzer.Its all .. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Instead of listening, really listening, to Joan, Joes reaction is: Why cant we just enjoy all this Chicago Sun Times
4.0
Long afterhas built to a bittersweet yet satisfying finale, its Closes subtle performance that will linger on the mind. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Manages to be both soothingly old fashioned and oddly of the moment, even if it is set in the 1990s and before. Straight
1.0
It might not have been so bad had the road to the big reveal been paved with insight and originality, but other than the performances, there is nothin .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
The plot itself is a tad contrived and not always convincing but the performances power the film, giving it an emotional grip that doesnt let up. Film Companion
4.2
In her arguably greatest performance, Glenn close stars as the woman who ghost writes for her husband, bottling up the resentment of both him and the .. Shockya
3.0
At the heart of this film is a mystery.The sense that there is something amiss in the seemingly rock solid marriage of a genius and his muse is create .. Straits Times
5.0
That finally and deservedly could change this year with The Wife, in which she delivers what might be her greatest big screen performance.The film is .. Dead Line
3.0
Although at times let down by its pacing and storytelling, this film shows a clear sense of purpose and gives its star plenty of space to shine. One Room With A View
4.5
Pryce is every bit Closes equal in the film.Their performances feel theatrical at times but are very well fit for the cinema. Solzy At The Movies
4.4
Then, I likely would have failed to comprehend the level of this movies astute authenticity in its sublimely wrought, complex and contradictory nuance .. Daily Herald
3.8
That makes for a situation where you find yourself watching a somewhat dumb film that thinks its smart. Awards Circuit
4.0
Its a movie for grown ups, a thoughtful antidote to the box office bombasts, and it has one of the most phenomenal performances so far this year. Bitly
2.0
Borrowing from lots of revisionist westerns, Lance Dalys film isnt subtle, but as a genre film it has a certain pulpy intensity that keeps it rattling .. Scots Man
3.2
Screenwriter Jane Andersons adaptation of Meg Wolitzers novel is skillfully executed and well paced, if conventional in its structure. Film Avclub
2.0
This isnt the kind of acting that deserves an Oscar, it deserves a Medal of Honor.(Even worse is the films total failure as a story of the process of .. Alternate Ending
1.0
Everythings so high toned and important that viewers clearly are supposed to think Merchant Ivory, when, beneath the tuxes and tiaras, this is closer .. Seven Day Svt
4.5
Word on the street is that The Wife, which had its world premiere a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival, was held back from general re .. National Post
5.0
Like many remarks in this absorbing drama about a marriage rocked by a historic secret and female rage, its a line that will come to reverberate with .. Bfi
3.0
But we see little in the way in the way of chemistry or frankly, joy between the two of them in those early years. Original Cin
5.0
This faux literary film is simply intended to undermine the canon and the culture simultaneously. National Review
1.0
It is hardly news that a woman in Hollywood can find herself playing mother to an actor only four years her junior, as Glenn Close did to Robin Willia .. New States Man
3.5
The premise of her latest drama is simple, but Closes controlled yet powerful performance will win her votes from the Academy. The New Paper
4.0
RECOMMENDED A truer story of how a wife and husband decide that one will become a driving force to the work of the other, visible largely in name on d .. New City Film
4.0
Its a tricky line to walk, but in Pryces hands, Joes calculated charm the tweedy, beardy Great American Novelist isnt entirely insufferable. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
Featuring two fantastic performances, The Wife raises many provocative questions, but not just the obvious ones. Daily Film Fix
5.0
This is a film for audiences who appreciate multi faced characters and the patterns that define their lives.This may be the finest film performance of .. Qc Times
2.5
This kind of pouring it on is a shame because it isnt worthy of what Close achieves here. Datebook Sfchronicle
5.0
Ghostwriting is done all the time.In order to do so, you literally have to have no attachment or ego to the work you are crafting. Wp Me
4.4
The couple has faced a lot of turmoil but when given the opportunity to come together, they do.Its undeniable that the movie wouldnt have worked as we .. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.8
But to see her work in the new movie The Wife is to be reminded how subtle she can be in her characterizations and how rewarding and maybe even awardi .. Tulsa World
4.5
Find out why we think its not only a great performance, but could be seen as one of the all time great cinematic performances, even though the film is .. Tomand Lorenzo
5.0
Her performance steadies and deepens what might otherwise be clumsy and shallow. Spectator
4.5
Runge enthusiastically chalks up some twisty miles with a blistering narrative conveying its robust adult themes. Screen Anarchy
2.0
Director Bjorn Runges scolding tone suits our age of the exposure of dickweilding artists in all fields. Metro Active
2.5
If the answer remains mysterious to you until the end, then chances are youll enjoy the film more than I did. Film Festival Today
4.0
Yet Close makes it pretty much a must see, with a final act well worth writing home about. Adelaide Review
3.0
This style might have worked better on television, where Anderson is most accustomed. Impulse Gamer
3.5
But that, in a nutshell, is the satisfying friction of the film, a star vehicle wherein the star keeps threatening to jump from her own limo. The Film Experience
4.5
As the linchpin of the drama, Glenn Closes Joan is the driving force in what should be an Oscar nominated performance. Kdhx
4.0
With brisk and total mastery, Pryce and Close sketch the sweet and sour intimacies of a long marriage, but its Close you cant stop watching. Aarp
3.5
Are we truly supposed to be surprised or God help us enlightenedThe Wife movie posterWhat the film lacks most is a sense of humor. Saportare Port
4.4
Close owns this movie, from beginning to end; its a performance of such intelligence and subtlety that only when the movie is long over do you start w .. Seattle Times
2.0
Every line of Andersons faux intellectual and shamelessly pandering dialogue might as well be delivered with swirling glasses of brandy affixed to the .. The Gate
5.0
But its the enigma that Joan presents that ultimately becomes the story for Nathaniel. Gulf News
3.5
If you admire great acting, The Wife is worth a look. It does not bear scrutiny, but its not a waste of time when you get to spend quality time with t .. Leonard Mal
3.8
Whats more surprising, though, is how thoroughly lived in Closes performance is. Movie Cricket
5.0
This tension can be maddening to watch, but through Closes subtle performance, the film is able to make its most devastating points. The Nation
3.2
click to enlarge Sony Pictures Classics Six time Academy Award nominated actress Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) has portrayed many powerful women in her c .. Sa Current
3.5
What youll remember is Close, delivering, as is her way, a tour de force performance that may finally land Close her own glittering acknowledgment. Maddwolf
4.0
But Ive jumped ahead.Theres more than an hour of intimate character study before this moment so we can come to that conclusion on our own. Jaredmobarak
5.0
Slater also reprises the role of a self assured profiler last seen nearly 25 years ago in Interview with a Vampire , though with more ambition, less o .. Digital Journal
5.0
Glenn Close soars in a drama that never matches or comes close to her heights. The Movie Minute
5.0
Director Bjorn Runges stark palate contrasts with the pleasingly juicy story, but its Closes remarkable performance that makes this drama shine. Metro News
3.5
If theres a drawback to their new documentary Pick of the Litter, it might be that it makes their craft look too easy to aspiring young filmmakers: Ju .. Daily Public
3.8
Ouch.Its one of the reasons that Closes brushes with Oscar arent simply an aside; they are a part of her career narrative and almost seem to permeate .. Awards Watch
4.0
It gets messy.Close delivers a reserved but powerful performance as the more restrained Joan. High Def Digest
3.0
Haighs film is infinitely better in almost every respect, but this formula is more effective than I thought itd be. The Lonely Film Critic
4.5
The character based drama would work equally well onstage especially with its tremendously talented cast. Womens Voices For Change
4.5
But all that is only half the problem: Theres her secret, remember, and its something that is gnawing at her very soul. Spokane7
3.5
Neighbors Help Neighbors Denise McBride, Cynthia Moreno, and Dianne Ford help distribute the box lunches provided by Blackstone Caterers at Florence G .. Newport This Week
3.5
It doesnt answer all the questions it raises but there is enough meat on the bone of the script to provide audiences with a grand meal of entertainmen .. Jackiek Cooper
4.5
Silver Reel presents a Meta Film London/Anonymous Content production with Tempo Productions, in association with Embankment Films and Creative Scotlan .. Cineuropa
1.5
Why does the film want is to hate its characters so much if it expects us to care Film Mixtape
3.8
Other aspects of The Wife are not so convincing.There is a curious scene, for instance, of Smith coed Joan seeking the counsel of a visiting author (E .. Philly
2.5
After all, most if not all of the best writers have a great thirst for detail. Matt Pais
2.5
But just when its ready to bare its fangs, The Wife flounders.Tasteful to a fault, the film seems designed to appeal to the NPR crowd, taking pains no .. Punch Drunk Movies
3.8
Im not sure how many actresses could have pulled off a performance like this as good as Close, who does more with just a look than most actors and act .. Bowling Green Daily News
1.0
Glenn Closes inherently compelling and almost mysterious face gets ogled on in numerous close ups, but without the dramaturgy to justify this iconogra .. Patrick Nabarro
2.0
Nowadays to be politically correct we might have to say: Behind every great LGBTQIA theres a great LGBTQIA which loses something in translation. John McDonald
4.5
Intimate and authentic, The Wife delivers gripping drama with top shelf performances and expert filmmaking that make this independent feature worth a .. Cinematic Considerations
4.0
Arguable Closes greatest performance ever subtle, controlled and quiet. Discussing Film
3.0
Directed by Bjorn Runge Country: Sweden / UK / other Bjorn Runges The Wife is a mature, if reserved drama that evolves at a steady pace without that d .. Always Good Movies
4.5
Something that the comedy sketch show Inside Amy Schumer often took pleasure in was skewering Hollywood for its many and varied expectations for women .. The Nitpic
3.5
The expertly calibrated duel remains anchored in reality throughout, making it far more relatable than, say, The War of the Roses. Prairie Dog



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