Noah Baumbach is in peak form in his latest 'The Meyerowitz Stories', a family-comedy-drama, that tells the tale of an estranged family, with gut-wrenching realism. And the cast, is simply Fantastic!
'The Meyerowitz Stories' Synopsis: An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.
Very few storytellers depict human relations like Baumbach much. 'The Meyerowitz Stories' delves into the lives of a family torn apart, starting from an overbearing, flawed father to his children, that being 3 kids from two different wives. Their journey is told with a humorous touch, but this story, at its core, is heartbreaking. Watching the siblings living with unsettled issues to a father who can't ever look beyond himself, is told with such realism, its hard not to get your heart melted. I was engrossed as well as heartbroken by seeing this big family unable to be one, due to circumstances. But knowing its Baumbach who's telling the story here, you know there is enough to laugh & be cheerful about.
Baumbach's Screenplay is very good. The Writing remains strong all through, never losing grip on the Meyerowitz, even when they do upon each other. Baumbach's Direction is outstanding. The way he has handled the film, deserves an ovation. Robbie Ryan's Cinematography captures every moment well. Jennifer Lame's Editing is razor-crisp. Art & Costume Design are perfectly done. Randy Newman's Score is winning, too.
And now to the performances! Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman & Elizabeth Marvel are up for vie top honors. Hoffman, an acting legend, is at his overbearing best as Meyerowits Sr., enacting the hard to like old-man with the perfect blend of spice & humanity. Stiller stuns as Matthew, who has to deal with his many family problems. This is Stiller's best performance in years. And Sandler is a big surprise as the Danny, the son who always got lesser attention from his father. Sandler portrays genuine heartache & proves us, that he's truly an actor of high caliber. Marvel, as Sandler's sister Jean, is extraordinary. Her performance is a mastery in deadpan. The impeccable Emma Thompson shines as Hoffman's newest wife, Maureen. Grace Van Patten as Eliza, Danny's daughter, also leaves a lovely mark. The Great Judd Hirsch too shows up in a terrific cameo, as Hoffman's contemporary artist. Adam Driver has just one-scene here, but he nails it as usual.
On the whole, 'The Meyerowitz Stories' is one family tale you ought to watch. Baumbach has come up with a big winner, yet again!
'The Meyerowitz Stories' Synopsis: An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.
Very few storytellers depict human relations like Baumbach much. 'The Meyerowitz Stories' delves into the lives of a family torn apart, starting from an overbearing, flawed father to his children, that being 3 kids from two different wives. Their journey is told with a humorous touch, but this story, at its core, is heartbreaking. Watching the siblings living with unsettled issues to a father who can't ever look beyond himself, is told with such realism, its hard not to get your heart melted. I was engrossed as well as heartbroken by seeing this big family unable to be one, due to circumstances. But knowing its Baumbach who's telling the story here, you know there is enough to laugh & be cheerful about.
Baumbach's Screenplay is very good. The Writing remains strong all through, never losing grip on the Meyerowitz, even when they do upon each other. Baumbach's Direction is outstanding. The way he has handled the film, deserves an ovation. Robbie Ryan's Cinematography captures every moment well. Jennifer Lame's Editing is razor-crisp. Art & Costume Design are perfectly done. Randy Newman's Score is winning, too.
And now to the performances! Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman & Elizabeth Marvel are up for vie top honors. Hoffman, an acting legend, is at his overbearing best as Meyerowits Sr., enacting the hard to like old-man with the perfect blend of spice & humanity. Stiller stuns as Matthew, who has to deal with his many family problems. This is Stiller's best performance in years. And Sandler is a big surprise as the Danny, the son who always got lesser attention from his father. Sandler portrays genuine heartache & proves us, that he's truly an actor of high caliber. Marvel, as Sandler's sister Jean, is extraordinary. Her performance is a mastery in deadpan. The impeccable Emma Thompson shines as Hoffman's newest wife, Maureen. Grace Van Patten as Eliza, Danny's daughter, also leaves a lovely mark. The Great Judd Hirsch too shows up in a terrific cameo, as Hoffman's contemporary artist. Adam Driver has just one-scene here, but he nails it as usual.
On the whole, 'The Meyerowitz Stories' is one family tale you ought to watch. Baumbach has come up with a big winner, yet again!