The Good House Review: Weaver & Kline Are A Winning Duo
The Good house by maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky appears to be a Nicholas Sparks-style romance between the Massachusetts-based characters played by Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline. However, as readers of Ann Leary's book are aware, there is much more to this tale, and the film adaptation makes an effort to respectfully and warmly depict that. Although it struggles to pull off several late-stage turns, it mainly succeeds. But because of Weaver's courageous portrayal, The Good house overcomes its weaknesses to become into a charming and sincere character study.
Hildy Good (Weaver), who resides in the made-up beach community of Wendover, exudes perfection from her very first scene. Hildy, a realtor anxious to land the greatest listings, gives off the impression that she has everything under control, but there are problems that are still present. For one thing, Hildy only insists on having a glass or two (or more) of wine at night, but her daughters Rebecca Henderson and Molly Brown think she has a drinking problem. Another reason is that her company isn't quite as profitable as it once was. Hildy's life grows more complicated as she has a relationship with one of Wendover's newest inhabitants (Morena Baccarin) and crosses paths with her former flame Frank (Kline).
The screenplay for The Good house was co-written by forbes, Wolodarsky, and Thomas Bezucha. The film had to tread extremely carefully while addressing Hildy's drinking problems. It never becomes overly serious, but it also doesn't downplay the dangers of its protagonist's actions. By having Weaver break the fourth wall, the directors deftly draw the viewer into Hildy's world. Although initially unsettling, this gradually turns out to be successful. The Good house gives Hildy the opportunity to develop into a true unreliable narrator by having her speak directly to the audience. She keeps telling the audience that she has control over her drinking, but her behaviour suggests that there will be a price to pay.
The Good house actually feels a lot like comfort food, even at its darker moments. It it be because of Weaver's varied performance or the rich community the filmmakers have created. It might possibly be because The Good house is fundamentally about personal development and the importance of respecting loved ones. Hildy embarks on a lengthy voyage, and it's not always happy. However, there is sincere warmth to be found here, and it closes on a note of optimism that the audience will undoubtedly find moving.