Synopsis
Take This Waltz (2011) also explores Sarah Polleys warm touch in the romantic drama, which she directed and penned down. The movie features Margot (Michelle Williams) who is a 28 year old aspiring writer based in Toronto and is married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a chicken cookbook author. Although they have a fulfilling and warm home life with love and routine, Margot still feels an absence in the relationship.
While on a solo trip to a historical village, she meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), who is a fascinating and mysterious artist and their chemistry really is palpable. Their chemistry is primed only to get stronger as they realize they are across the street neighbors, and their ever-growing connection becomes impossible for her to ignore as she slowly gets drawn towards Daniel’s spirit coupled with his looks, forcing a choice between infidelity and fidelity.
This romance is about desire and its competition with love and longing that goes undelivered, this romance is about the struggle of wanting something and deluding oneself into believing its better than it is. But even in all of this, its still a noble attempt to riddle the feelings of emptiness, just perhaps not the right puzzle.
Cast & Crew
Michelle William as margot: Williams, gives nuanced and vulnerable performance, and experiences Margot’s silent longing that is said and her emotional depth.
Seth Rogen as Lou: Rogen deftly transforms Lou from a dull, placid, overly satisfied gentleman ignorant of his wife’s inner strife to someone who showcases intriguing depth that goes beyond surface level.
Luke Kirby as Daniel: Luke Kirby shines as the role of an outgoing and composed artist who lovingly breaks Margot out of her dormant state due to the strong affinity he possesses for her.
Sarah Silverman as Geraldine: At the same time, she is able to do it comically, and also turn into Lou’s sister who is recovering from alcoholism which is a dynamic role for Sarah Silverman and brings Kale for a hot squealing dance in the film.
Sarah Polley shows attention to the gentle and brutal authenticity where she brings a sense of self-scrutiny in her film as well, although not in the attention seeking manner. The script as penned down by her successfully placing the naivety of people with all that is unrequited love, temptation, self exploration and sadness touching moments filled with unexpected revelations.
Themes and Analysis
The Fragility of Happiness:
No small romantic ‘taking this waltz’ in essence comes about, with the age old mantra that every thing that looks perfect is never utter content is accompanied by restlessness. Nothing, however, brings the message home better than a tense moment in which Margot berates herself for being so passive: a little thing, that real contentment must start from the inside, rather than looking for it in something congealed external.
The film accurately illustrates the appeal of temptation and the delusion that emotional dissatisfaction could be resolved with a new partner, temptation, with Margot’s experience highlighting the dangers of idealizing the uncharted territory as well as the guilt of succumbing to one’s desires. Margot’s experiences act as a lesson of ever striving to be self aware.
Amorous Intervals and Grieving Episodes:
The waltz is described as a cycle which symbolically embodies love on the level of intense passion, followed by helping together the parts to create a new love only to eventually be separated again. The message relayed is that in passion there is a monopoly on everything momentarily, till time does not wear the power of acceptance and resilience.
The film incorporates Margot’s longing to through all her most repressed ideas and insecurities, giving her a head start on the journey to help her with self-consciousness. This recall leads to crucial changes in Margot, which in return is intention some elaborate inner dialogue, talking to Daniel. However, these instances are also depicted as exceptionally raw in the film, bringing into attention the fact that being pantsed or deeply exposed completely dismantles a person but also creates for them endless possibilities.
Visuals and Imagery:
Montpellier’s vivid colors along with supplements of warm lighting to the film complemented by an interestingly dark storyline considerably intensifies the emotions and enhances the story which brings to life Margots constantly ever changing views of wanting and loving. The camera does not avoid the small simple act and these combine to create a strong sensory impression: quiet functions at home, long walks and bathing in the success of the water park. Toronto is weird, inviting, yet alien and familiar at the same time.
Critics of the film praised it for its sheer and introspective representation of love and human frailty. Seeing respect is one of deep versatility, Michelle Williams’ portrayal was described as emotional and soft, earning her a standout in her generation. Other critics appreciated Sarah Polley’s direction for not compromising on difficult feelings and emotions by masking reality.
But some reviewers considered the film boring as it takes too long for the plot to develop and claimed that it is normal in our society to cheat on your spouse. Some others however perceived the sadder elements of the film and appreciated the fact that life is not clean cut.
Take this Romance was able to connect well to all audiences who are fans of character stories and are emotionally fragile, not miserable. People embraced how the flick moved and how love is a double edged sword, it gives solace but in equal measure also chain me. People interested in independent movies along with subtle but different acting were fascinated about the movies portrayal of a woman between two opposites.
But others did not so easily like Margot’s decisions and found it hard to watch her go through the reality which was captured beautifully. While the move may have lacked true romance or a ‘facebook cut’ ending, they question the point’s realism.
Conclusion
Take This Waltz (2011) is an emotional, intimate movie which revolves around love, loyalty, and the exploration of everyday life. This film features brilliant performances from Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams, and Luke Kirby while Canadian director Sarah Polley contributes beautifully in her work by chronicling a bittersweet drama of a woman stuck at a particular point in her life. The melancholic elements of the movie and the heart-wrenching narrative keep the audience vrating real towards love and their connections.
If you are a fan of heartfelt, self reflecting movies then Take This Wilt is a hurricane of emotions and has to offer an unrivaled movie experience. The movie will definitely stay with you for a long time.
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