La brûlure

I actually give it a 6.5 as far as romance comedy 80s movies go. Jack and Meryl are fantastic as ever. The comedy is kind of morbid at times but Meryl really made me laugh a few times. Other times though this film was very distressing. Maybe I know too many poorly behaved men and too many women in denial but it hit a nerve watching Meryl try to live life graciously while knowing of her husbands active infidelity.

Upon hearing about this film I expected it to be a lot more intense with outbursts and fighting but this movie was more focused on the deep hurt moving forward rather than the immediate feelings of betrayal. It was a different take that I appreciated seeing.

I didn't appreciate Jack Nicholsons character Mark at all. Lacked character for a character. That's not to impune on nicholsons performance he did what he does best with not much of a character. I didn't appreciate the ending, although that last moment with Meryl at the friend dinner was great I really wanted a more validating moment for her or for the ending of their relationship.

Overall it's a goodie just maybe not a rewatchable.

Carly Simon and the 80s track in this film is perfect.