What a fine, talented cast we have here, with Glen Close and James Marsden heading the list. What high artistic efforts are made at every level, from scene to scene.
What's so strange about all this is that the film as a whole is much less successful than its parts. In the end, there's little real feeling for any particular character. The hop and skip format doesn't seem to yield a satisfactory entry into any one character's situation.
However, there's a real authentic look and feel to the inner circles of the Broadway world. We're provided a candid backstage view of intimate relationships, both personal and professional. Also New York City has been intimately captured as a background for this multi-character story.
With this work we also say goodbye to the Merchant Ivory team, as Mr. Merchant passed away. A wonderful partnership that produced many great cinematic artworks.
What's so strange about all this is that the film as a whole is much less successful than its parts. In the end, there's little real feeling for any particular character. The hop and skip format doesn't seem to yield a satisfactory entry into any one character's situation.
However, there's a real authentic look and feel to the inner circles of the Broadway world. We're provided a candid backstage view of intimate relationships, both personal and professional. Also New York City has been intimately captured as a background for this multi-character story.
With this work we also say goodbye to the Merchant Ivory team, as Mr. Merchant passed away. A wonderful partnership that produced many great cinematic artworks.