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The Lovers (2017)
Surprisingly good
It is one of those movies that was surprisingly good. Very little dialogue, yet Winger and Letts manage to say a lot with just their expressions. The chemistry of these two actors is the glue that holds this movie. It is not flashy, it is no Officer and gentlemen, however, what it is a subtle character study of two damaged characters worn down by the constitution of marriage. Aiden Gillen is pretty much playing Little finger here. The last act is pretty brilliant when we are introduced tot he couple's son. Also, it has one of those smart endings that will make people think and debate. I hope WInger and Letts at least get a golden globe nod if they don't get and Oscar nod.
Shadowlands (1993)
Beautiful movie powered by subtle performance from the leads
When the name Debra winger comes to mind, immediately the trifecta of Urban Cowboy, Officer and Gentlemen and terms of endearment comes to mind. However, she is much more than that. Shadow lands deserves the same attention as those movies of her. Shadow-lands is one of the most beautiful movies in terms of portraying human emotions and is equally beautiful as her earlier ToE. Even with similar subject matters, Joy is very different from Emma and CS Lewis is no Flap Horton. Anthony Hopkins does complete 360 from his character as the scary Hannibal Lecter to the very sympathetic CS Lewis. There is a scene at the end where his timing and acting is just beautiful. However, it is not just the performance of the leads that is beautiful; it is movie as whole, the music, the cinematography that makes it beautifully vibrant movie.