Having lived in London, I have a huge dislike for modern movie theaters. Though I venture out to one occasionally, it takes a really spectacular film to get me to enjoy the experience. Today, I saw It's Complicated, Nancy Meyers' latest triumph. Though it's impossible to forget Something's Gotta Give or The Holiday, this was pretty outstanding. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin.
Streep and Baldwin play a divorced couple in their late fifties/early sixties. Jane (Streep) is a bakery owner who is still getting over the shock of her divorce, which took place ten years prior. Alternatively, Jake (Baldwin) is married to a much younger woman and has a step-son. Steve Martin is well-cast as Adam, the architect overseeing the addition Jane is putting on her house.
The story follows as the two very different men compete (unbeknownst to Adam) for her affection, as is usual in Meyers' films. Also common to her films, the set decoration is positively perfect; upbeat and pleasant. The costumes of the three main characters match the settings, and everything just meshes.
My critique: two thumbs up... a riot at any age!
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