Jason Lancaster

Directed by Ira Sachs 

Harry (Chris Cooper) is a husband in the 1940’s who loves his wife (Patricia Clarkson) but feels she is too physical and lacks the emotional connection he needs. He meets with his best friend Richard (Pierce Brosnan) to discuss leaving his wife for another woman, Kay (Rachel McAdam). Richard suggests staying married and keeping Kay as a mistress.Harry decides he cannot stay with both women and his wife must be the one to go, for good.

Married Life is a classical narrative that starts slow but has a good build up and an unpredictable ending. There are numerous plot twists that keep you anticipating the next scene. When you think you know how the film is going to end something new will happen. This film was well directed with attention to detail; such as the chain smoking and era accurate set design.