The Lovers

— It’s great to see Debra Winger again—she’s wonderful in “The Lovers,” as is Tracy Letts who plays her husband (he wrote “August: Osage County”)—in this brutal comedy/drama about a couple having problems a little past mid-life and mid-marriage. Sometimes it’s an amazingly slow moving film with a pace befitting its austere feel, but Winger and Letts are fascinating throughout and their quiet, desperate relationship provides a worrisome glimpse into the complex emotions of human heart. About two thirds of the way into the film, their exasperating son and his girlfriend come to visit, and their visit coincides with and creates a shift in story. I liked the film a lot…except for its titles. Why can’t lower-budget films at least spend a few bucks for someone to design decent titles instead of slapping white block letters on the screen reminiscent of French new-wave films, to remind us we’re in an indie film theater?

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[2017. 94 min. Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs. Starring Debra Winger, Tracy Letts, Tyler Ross, and Jessica Sula.]
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/22/the-lovers-review-debra-winger-tracy-letts