Directed by:
Todd HaynesScreenplay:
Todd HaynesCinematography:
Edward LachmanComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis, James Rebhorn, Bette Henritze, Michael Gaston, Ryan Ward, Lindsay Andretta (more)VOD (3)
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The model marriage of Frank (Dennis Quaid) and Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore) in 1950s Hartford is depicted in television ads, and a magazine features photographs of Cathy as a model homemaker and citizen. Yet, behind the curtains of their dream home, Cathy and Frank hide scandalous secrets. Frank has been masquerading his homosexuality and is seeing a doctor for a heterosexual conversion. Meanwhile, Cathy finds solace in her gardener, Raymond (Dennis Haysbert), a black man about whom Cathy must conceal her growing feelings, since simply being seen with him is cause for scandal. (official distributor synopsis)
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Great actors, an idea that has been used a couple of times, all in a 1950s style. But the whole thing is so terribly cold that, apart from the main trio of actors, it basically has nothing to offer.
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The fifties are just like The Stepford Wives. Sugary sweet on the surface but mean old bitches inside. This film is exactly like this. It has an interesting premise but it takes place in an incredibly boring period. Fortunately, it is salvaged by the acting performances by Julianne Moore and Dennis Quaid.
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