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Relatively good marriage - spouse cheats for whatever reason...

posted 10 years ago by pink_kryptonite
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...and craziness/tragedy ensues. Hardly a new literary or cinematic device. I understand some of the comparisons to more recent movies, but from Fatal Attraction, to Unfaithful, to Temptation, to Addicted - how many of them are truly original throughout??? Honestly the first story I read about adultery with dire consequences was in 2 Samuel. King David and Bathsheba were off the chain.

I noticed some of the comments on here and youtube that bash the film for its plot and actors. It always amazes me how such detailed opinions can be made about a 1-1/2 to 2-hour movie based on a 3-minute trailer, but hey, maybe those guys know something the rest of us don't. I have some speculations, but I'll share my review of the movie until AFTER I've actually seen the movie.

I'm excited for this movie, because I like some some of the main actors. The trailer, though leaving quite a bit to be desired, still has me intrigued. I'm not a huge fan of Zane, but I am familiar with the type of writing she does, so I'm anxious to see how this will play out on screen. I'd rather see this than 50 Shades of Gray, and I actually read that book (barely and with disappointment)!

[–] Fusion72 10 years ago

Well adultery in any capacity will never be overused, until we slowly move away from this monogamous culture we abide by.

As for the film, I like that it's about her addiction, but it wasn't really clearly portrayed in the trailer, which confused me. It seemed to focus on the main affair (making it very similar to the films you listed), then showing, despite her connection to the love interest, she will move on from him due to her addiction.

And, yes. You can tell a lot about a film by it's trailer. If there's enough there for one person to be encouraged to watch it: They can imagine how it will unfold based on what they seen. Then an adverse reaction can be obtained on the same guess work.

[–] naja12168-7 9 years ago

Well adultery in any capacity will never be overused, until we slowly move away from this monogamous culture we abide by.

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[–] sinthia3000 10 years ago

Not sure how you say you read the book but still dismiss this as just another "spouse cheats for no reason" type of tale. The difference with this one is that she is battling an addiction. She doesn't want to cheat but can't help herself. It's breaking new ground in not only featuring an African American character going through this, but also in showing her seeking help from a psychiatrist. Two things not normally seen in movies featuring Black characters. I am looking forward to having a movie that shows a character struggling with a problem other than being black, and seeking help, which historically, we don't do, or at least don't admit to doing. I hope people can see past how the movie is being sold and realize it's about more than what we've seen a million times already. Can't wait for this movie!

[–] naja12168-7 9 years ago

I don't know why this film isn't promoted as heavily as that 50 Shades crap? While different plot lines, the sexual and graphic nature of both films are the same and they both deal with controversial or taboo topics. They also both have casts that are not considered mainstream or superstars a la George Clooney/Sandra Bullock for example (though this film's cast have been famous for years and years and have followings of their own, especially the men).

So again, why promote one over the other?