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6.2/10
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A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.
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- TriviaThe movie that Pierce Brosnan is watching in the movie theater is actually 1951's "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" starring Ava Gardner and James Mason. There is a visible "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" movie poster behind Pierce Brosnan as he makes a telephone call in the lobby of the theater. "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" is in color whereas "East Side, West Side" was in black and white. "Pandora" was made two years after the setting of "Married Life" which starts in 1949.
- GoofsRichard Langley sees the film Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) in a movie theater in 1949, two years before movie's release.
- Quotes
Richard Langley: I'm not at all certain that one can build happiness upon the unhappiness of someone else
- SoundtracksI Can't Give You Anything But Love
Written by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh
Performed by Doris Day
Courtesy of Soundies. Inc.
By Arrangement with DePUGH MUSIC
Featured review
To End A Marriage To End A Life
Ira Sachs's dark comedy 'Married Life' is an intriguing little film set in the 40s/50s. Dealing with complex relations, it somewhat portrays the men as selfish and the female as hungry for love...but there are layers and it's not all so black and white. What's also interesting is the unusual cast that includes Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Cooper and a refreshing Rachel McAdams. Though the pairing between McAdams and Brosnan is awkward, the chemistry works better between her and Cooper. Brosnan seems miscast but not to the extent that it ruins the film experience. McAdams is beautiful and pulls off her part quite well but it is Clarkson and Cooper who give the best performances. I'm also surprised that people have taken this film too seriously (to the point that they missed the humour which I thought was creatively done and hilarious). The element of drama is there but how could one miss the comedy? Sach's writing is superb and the direction is solid. I liked how the events unfold and Coopers's character's attempts to get what he wants and his surprise reaction towards the unexpected results. I find the title a little misleading. Yes, the film is about a 'dying' marriage and its complexities but the title is a little too vague and the film focuses on much more than marriage. The score gracefully brings the feel of the 40s. Overall, Sachs has made a clever unconventional black comedy in a period piece.
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- Sep 5, 2008
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- Marriage
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- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,507,990
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,851
- Mar 9, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $2,888,315
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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